Framed a Fake Marriage in Minister’s Poison Case
Boston. Rev Clarence Virgil Richeson, charged with murdering Avis Linnell, son of a millionaire, and alleged father of her unborn child, reportedly planned a fake marriage to claim innocence. He attempted suicide and faces court January 15. Rumors say Linnell was innocent and misled into believing a marriage was real. Edmands sent roses to Richeson, while Lucile Zeigler testified against him and he is held on $600 bond to appear.
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Boston
Mass
Clarence Virgil Richeson
Avis Linnell
Miss Linnell
Richeson
Mies Edmands
Lucile Zeigler
A. Bulding
Richenon
Andrew Carnegie Invites Native Leaders to Washington Visit
Captain Sompkin and Chief No Shirt of the Umah la reservation are traveling home after attending a Native American conference in Washington. Joe Craig, elected secretary of the Brotherhood of North American Indians, responded to an invitation from Andrew Carnegie, who seeks to discuss justice for Native peoples. Carnegie’s motives remain unclear, but he is noted as a benefactor and magnate.
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Sompkin
No ‘Shirt
Umahla
Washington, D. C
Joe Craig
Brotherhood of North American Indians
Iovis New York
Andrew Carnegie
Lee Moorhouse
Craig
New York
Picage
Bankwrecker Morse Claimed by Death If Remains in Prison
Atlanta December 28 report from Fort McPherson says Charles Morse the New York bank wrecker will die unless he is operated on. Morse is in federal prison undergoing treatment after a conference with military surgeons. Washington authorities have been notified.
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Atlanta
Charles Morse
New York
Fort McPherson
Morse
Washington
Two Die and Five Ill After Drinking in Henderson
In Henderson Kentucky two people died and three more were ill after drinking beer from a pitcher. Five persons were poisoned, and authorities seek Philip Burris, formerly employed by Thomas Royster, amid the search for the lam of the Roysters. The dead include Henry Royster, 18, and Retta Davila, with Blanché Royster, eldest daughter, reported as not poisoned.
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Henderson, Ky
Dew
Philip Burris
Thomas Royster
Blanché Royster
Thomas
Henry Royster
Retta Davila
Patterson's Son Charged With Insanity In Shooting Case
Seattle December 23. A complaint charging Malcolm Patterson with insanity was filed on behalf of former Tennessee Governor Patterson. Patterson recently shot R. T. Seal, a liveryman, at Port Orchard.
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Seattle
Wash
Malcolm Patterson
Patterson
Tennessee
R. T. Seal
Port Orchard
Darrow Defends Self in Bribery Case Amid Confessions
Clarence Darrow, chief counsel for Johnny and James McNamara, denies a bribery link to his clients in an exclusive statement. He says his involvement arose only from a desire to save the men from a capital conviction and denies collusion with Harriman or any motive tied to his own safety. District Attorney Fredericks says nothing connects Darrow to bribery and would prosecute if evidence existed.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Clarence Darrow
Johny
James McNamara
Dynamitera
McNamira
Bert Franklin
Darrow
McNamara
Nes
C. P. Connelly
Franklin
Harriman
Fredericks
Cire
G O P Leader Joins T R Ananias Club
New York section reports Col Roosevelt opened the doors of his private Annulas club to George Sheldon treasurer of the Republican National Committee after correspondence about E H Harriman's contribution to Roosevelt's campaign fund. Sheldon asked for a truthful statement and Roosevelt said he would be glad to have him explain.
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New York
Col. Roosevelt
George Sheldon
Republican National Committee
E. H. Harriman
Portland Merchants Banquet To Honor Three Governors
Portland Dec 28 Governors Hay of Washington Hawtey of Idaho and West of Oregon will be honored guests and principal speakers at a banquet in the city tonight hosted by the Progressive Business Men's league There are seats for 350 The governors will share eastern impressions and their effect on the northwest during their tour
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Portland
Hay
Washington
Hawtey
Idaho
Oregon
Progressive Business Men's League
Northwest
Gypsy Smiths Work in Portland Is Given Setback
Portland pastors report Gypsy Smith revival did not meet earlier claims as 2300 supposed converts are found at addresses that include vacant lots houses and Chinese laundries amid confusion about who signed on.
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Portland
Ore
Gypsy Smith
Smith
Cristians
Sawmile Curtailment Pushes Lumber Output Loss
Seattle on December 23 reports that curtailment among Oregon and Washington sawmills over the next three months will average 64 days per mill, totaling a production loss of 614,250,000 feet of lumber per the Lumber Manufacturers' Association meeting findings.
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Seattle
Wash
Oregon
Washington
Lumber Manufacturers' Association
Wife accuses husband of faithlessness sparks fatal act
In San Francisco a 26 year old wife, Mrs. Harry Hill, after a dispute about an appointment and without a chauffeur, used a revolver to kill herself before their two children. It was the couple’s first quarrel in eight years of marriage.
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San Francisco
Harry Hill
Suffragette addresses Seattle women on ballot access
Dec 23 in Seattle Mrs Parkhurst English suffragette spoke to seven hundred women on how to gain the ballot which they already possess. She leaves tonight for Bulte.
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Seattle
Santa Claus for the needy in Pendleton
Penland Bros at 47 Main Street organize a local Christmas gift drive to aid poor families. County Judge Maloney and others secured needy homes. residents can donate clothing or provisions and call for a delivery wagon to collect and distribute gifts quietly.
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Penland Bros
Main 339
Pendicton
Maloney
Santa Claus
Penland Brook
Thone
Thie Wa
Penlind Bros
Main Street
Arrest of Mrs. W. F. Smith for fugitive from justice
Los Angeles police arrested 22 year old Mrs. W. F. Smith on a San Francisco warrant for fugitive from justice. She admitted taking $1400 from her husband and spending $700 on clothes while fleeing. she claimed her husband would not buy her outfits and said she planned to enjoy her freedom. She wore no details on remaining funds and was jailed.
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Los Angeles
W. F. Smith
Ecity
Justee
Mrs. Smith
Hogan Beats Nelson In Ten Round Bout At Madison
In New York on December 24 One Round Hogan won a popular decision over Battling Nelson in a ten round match at the Madison Athletic Club. Hogan, lighter at 184 pounds, showed the edge with active punching while Nelson relied on infighting and failed to regain his former form. The bout favored Hogan throughout despite Nelson’s heavier catch weight.
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New York
Hogan
Nelson
Madison Athletic Club
Taft distributes Christmas gifts at the White House
Washington December 29 President Taft today distributed Christmas presents at the White House. Each policeman received a turkey and each White House Secret Service operative was given a jeweled stick pin. All other employees got $5.
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Washington
Taft
Wilt House
White House
Secret Service
Corruption of Dead U S Senator Revealed in Autobiography
New York December 24 dramatic details reveal how the late United States Senator Sawyer of Wisconsin allegedly tried to bribe Senator La Follette to influence Judge Siebecker in state suits against former Slate treasurers and their bondsmen. The tale says Sawyer, a Republican boss, offered La Follette $1000 in Milwaukee, which was refused, and notes La Follette’s vow to expose the political bosses.
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New York
United States
Sawyer
Wisconsin
la Follette
Siebecker
Popular
Thad
Milwaukee
la Pollette
Portland tragedy after bogey ride near Fairview
Mrs Claud Steele Hestin daughter of ex commissioner W B Steele was killed. Mrs J O Davie was perhaps fatally injured and Margery Masany four year old niece suffered a broken arm and bruises when the bogey in which they were returning home in Fairview ran off the road across Johnson creek on the Fairview road just east of the city.
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Portland
Ore
Claud Steele- Hestin
W. B. Steele
J. O. Davie
Margery Masany
Fairview
Johnson Creek
Fairview Road
Chinese brigands seize convoy near Kirin
Brigands attacked an imperial convoy carrying 400,000 in bullion near Kirin, killed guards, and escaped with the money. They wore rebel disguises as guerrilla warfare continues across China following the armistice.
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Peking
Kirin
China
Turkey Vows War Effort Amid War Expenses Request
Constantinople December 23 The chamber of deputies was urged by the minister of war to appropriate funds for the war efforts. The request seeks two million dollars to sustain operations and supply lines as Turkey commits to continuing the fight.
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Turkey
Constantinople
Chamber of Deputies
Typedi
Christmas Exercises at Methodist Episcopal Church
Christmas day program at the Methodist Episcopal Church starts at 4 pm. A short program will be presented and Santa Claus will distribute presents from the tree to attendees.
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Methodist S
Prowran
Episcopal Church
Santa Claus
Pendleton High School Routs Columbia College in 27 to 14 Victory
Pendleton High School basketball team outplayed Columbia College from start to finish to win their season opener 27 to 14. Chapman scored 20, Houser 6, Strain 2 for Pendleton. Storm 8, Lamb 4, Henderson 2 for Columbia. First half 20-4, Pendleton solid in line play and guard work. Jordan and Boylen absent but replaced by capable reserves.
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Pendleton
Columbia College
Oregon
Miltonites
Boylen
Art Jordan
Strain
Sturdivant
Fee
Enach
Houser
Calbre
Storm
Milton
Jordan
Palmis
Chapman
Columbia
Lamb
Henderson
Pendlecton
Besawvretess
Scor Strain
Sturdivant W
Lamb Houser
Tohnson
Tomman
Kevfo
Timer
Tpolsom
Chessman and Howe
Bad Check Artist Victimizes Hotel in City
A man using the alias Fields passed a bad check for 7.50 at the Hotel St. George on a Thursday night. He claimed the funds were payment from the Sam Thompson ranch for a horse team, damaged a local horse en route, and promised to cover damages the next day. Police have few leads.
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Fields
St. George
M. Lt. Leggs
American National Bank
Jack Blasett
Sam Thompson
Adams
Shuster Stays On Persian Job Despite dismissal claims
W. Morgan Shuster, Persia’s measurer-general, says no valid orders of dismissal have reached him and he remains in office awaiting official notification from Teheran. Dispatches indicate he plans to wait for formal word from the Persian parliament before leaving.
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St. Petersburg
W. Morgan Shuster
Persia
Teheran
Reports Conflicting On Shuster In Teheran
Reports from Teheran give contradictory accounts of Shuster on December 24. Some say he has quit, while others report he is still sticking to his position.
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London
Shuster
Teheran
Portland May Provide Jobs for Unemployed
Portland, Gre. Dee 23. Councilman Burguard proposes a $5000 city appropriation to hire unemployed married men. He argues the plan will curb crime by providing work and feeding families. Passage of the measure appears likely.
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Portland
Gre
Dee
Burguard
City to welcome Christmas at Lotta Fountain
Fifty thousand San Franciscans will gather at Lotta Fountain for the annual Christmas Eve celebration. The evening opens with a band concert at sundown, followed by performances by professionals including violinist Kubelik, with songs and communal celebration to end the night.
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San Francisco
San Franciscan
Lottas Fountain
Kubelik
Man Charged After Shooting Woman in Infatuation Case
San Francisco December 29 Maree Anderson a solicitor shot Miss Helen Hefferman age 21 after being infatuated with her. He appeared in court and the case was continued pending the outcome of the injured woman. He was accused of forbidding her to eat.
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San Francisco
Maree Anderson
Helen Hefferman
Missionaries Reach Prise in San Francisco
Missionaries and families arrive safely aboard the new Manchuria from Shanghai after perilous interior China journeys. The party includes twenty children arriving in San Francisco, Cal., on December 23.
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Prise
San Francisco
Cal
China
New
Manchuria
Shanghai
Bartender Shot by Woman in Marfield Saloon Door
J C Murray a local bartender at the Blanco Har was shot and seriously wounded at the Owl saloon in Marfield Oregon by Goldie Bestcott from the water front. The shot passed through the right lung after the woman called him from a side door. Jealousy is named as the motive for the attack.
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Marahfield
Ore
J. C. Murray
Blanco Har
Goldie Bestcott
Murray
Owl
Front
Alder Streets
Wife urged husband to insure life and die in plane
Albert Newton Ridgeley of Brooklyn, publisher and former athlete, answers an alimony suit by claiming his wife proposed he obtain life insurance for her and the three children and then kill himself by flying to a fatal plane crash. She allegedly urged that he keep flying to end his life.
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Tusband
Aeroplane
New York
Albert Newton Ridgeley
Brooklyn
West Umatilla project gains official favor for extension
Washington dispatches indicate the government supports a west extension of the Umatilla reclamation project. Hearings will be held in Pendleton and Umatilla to weigh plans and address opponents. If a favorable report is issued, funds will be found for construction, with Taft and Secretary Fisher backing Oregon.
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Washington
Umatilla
R. R. Johnson
Oregon
C. J. Smith
J. BE. Keefe
Umatila
Reclamaton Service
Pendleton
Secretary of the Interior
The
Reclamation Service
Woost
A. P. Davis
D. C. Henry
G. Hopsen
H. D. Newell
O. B P. Morton
Fisher
West Umatilla
Taft
British Miners Drowned as Mine Floods at Cross Tetley
In London on December 28 a reserve breached a retaining wall at the Cross Tetley mine, flooding workings housing about two hundred miners. Scores are believed lost as hundreds of rescuers work to save those affected.
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London
Cross Tetley
Pope Pius sends Christmas greetings to America
Rome December 23 Pope Pius granted Cardinal Farley a lone audience and issued Christmas stockings to the people of America signaling goodwill from the Vatican during the holiday season.
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Rome
Cardinal Farley
Pope Pius
America
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Bankwrecker Morse
C. Darrow
T. R. Ananias Club
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U.S
Logal High School
Stranger
Frisco
Sihot
Marsidfield
Board of Government Engineers
Opponeus
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