Pendleton woolen mill sale advances with $5000 bid
The Pendleton woolen mill’s machinery has been sold for $5000, with the city hoping to rehabilitate the mill. Bishops plan to invest $15,000, seek $30,660 local funds, and secure favorable electrical power rates from Northwestern Gas & Electric. A new site on Webb street and bond financing of $320,000 are in play. Roy Bishop to return soon with updates.
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Plectric Company
Neon Mill
Pendleton
In & Monsage
E. Y. Judd
Rehinery
Feb. Judd
T . Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Bishop Brothers
T. C. Taylor
Northwestern Gas & Electric Company
O. R. & N. Company
Webb Street
EB. Y. Judd
T. Taylor
Roy Bishop
Salem
Bandit Starr Ready to Surrender to Oklahoma
Governor Haskell announced Starr, the noted bandit, is prepared to surrender to the state and face charges. He asked for immunity from extradition to other states, which the governor would not grant.
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Guthrie
Okla
Haskell
Henry Starr
Starr
Starrla
You can be happy in any work you invest your heart
Motivational line urging happiness from dedicating heartfelt effort to any chosen work.
Christmas Reunion Tragedy Ends In Murder Suicide
In Zion City Kentucky on December 26 the Leary family reunion ended in James Leary killing his sister Mia Leary and Lida Detton before taking his own life after a dispute over drinking.
Roosevelt Will Not Act In Gompers Case
Roosevelt will not interfere with the case while it is in court. He says action is unnecessary since the defendants have given notice of appeal. A statement is being prepared in response to numerous requests for his involvement.
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Roosevelt
Gompers
Washington, D.D
Dee
Insane Patient Commits Suicide at Denton Hospital
San Francisco reports Michael McGinnis, an insane patient, hanged himself by a sheet tied to the end of his bed in the Denton hospital. The act used as a gallows ends a life by his own action on December 26.
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San Francisco
Michael McGinnis
Denton Hospital
Claus Spreckels Dies at 80 in San Francisco
Claus Spreckels sugar king and promoter dies at his San Francisco home aged 80 after pneumonia. Born in Lamstedt Germany he arrived in America in 1846 and built a fortune through sugar refining and related enterprises. His sons Rudolph and John D. were at his bedside as the city mourns a pioneer of the West.
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San Francisco
Calif
Claus Spreckles
Rudolph
John D
Spreckies
Lamated
Hanover
America
Charleston
D. C
New York City
Fifty Two Churches to Unite for Spokane Revival
Evangelist Bly Sunday arrived in Spokane to open a five week revival in a tabernacle seating 8 000. Fifty two churches will close for the period and unite for the greatest Inland Empire revival with a 1 000 voice choir. The first meeting is tonight as city election nears.
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Spokane
Wash
Inland Empire
Fire Wipes Out Ravia Businesses in Johnston County
A major blaze yesterday destroyed nearly the entire business district of Ravia Oklahoma a town of about 1200 in Johnston county Log structures five business houses a lumber yard and three warehouses were consumed by fire caused by a defective flue The loss totaled about 55000 dollars Fire officials reported no fatalities in the incident
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Oklahoma City
Olka
Ravia
Oklahoma
Johnston County
Frakes Arrested in Illegal Liquor Case
Marshal Tom Gurdane nabbed Wm. Frakes on illegal liquor selling after Indian informants Ed Chapman and John Mitchell, drunk at Christmas, identified Frakes as “Angelica Bill.” Frakes pleaded guilty, fined $25, and sentenced to five days in jail. He faces further city-office tensions after release.
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Tom Gurdane
Ed Chapman
John Mitchell
Wm. Frakes
Frakes
Angelica Bill
J. B. Perry
Jude Flix Gerald
Marshals and Miners Battle in Stearns Kentucky Fallout
In Stearns a coal town 60 miles south of Danville two men died and several were wounded when striking miners clashed with five United States marshals. The fight followed defiance of a restraining order, the hotel was burned, and miners fled with a posse pursuing amid fears of more bloodshed.
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Danville
United States
Stearns
Here
John Mullins
United States Material
A. M. J. Cochan
Covington
Siler
Ryan
Henry Wadell
Messingile
Tate
Somerset
Marshal Mullins
Richmond
Mullins
Marshal Ryan
Bodies Arrive From Stearns Clash In Danville
The bodies of U S Marshal Mullins and miner John Ross killed in a Stearns clash between strikers and marshals arrived in Danville Ky, as several miners and marshals were wounded in the incident.
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Danville
United States
Mullins
John Ross
Stearns
FINISHES THE CHRISTMAS DINNER THEN KILLS ITS WIFE
George R Holman is sought in New Brunswick New Jersey after he shot his wife at her family home following a Christmas dinner and a separation. He reportedly turned the gun on himself but fled when his father interrupted and begged for him to shoot.
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New Brunswick
N. J
George R. Holman
Holman
Parents Fight Ends in Baby's Death in Philadelphia
Alfred Turner aged 10 weeks was killed during a domestic altercation in Philadelphia as his mother dropped him while fleeing a blow from his father William Turner who confronted her over breakfast. Both parents were arrested after the incident reported to police.
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Philadelphia
Alfred Turner
William Turner
Colgate figure Billy Bunch killed resisting arrest
Billy Bunch, a known Colgate character, was killed yesterday in Oklahoma City while resisting arrest by his brother in law Marshal Stouse. Six shots ended the confrontation as Bunch opened fire on Stouse who was aided by Constable Kennedy.
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Oklahoma
Cy, Ok
Billy Bunch
Colgate
Marchal Stouse
Bunch
Buneh
Stouse
Kennedy
Monterey Army Mystery School Move Reported
Washington December 26 reports say the army mystery school at Monterey California will be moved to the middle west Brigadier General Funston is said to have recommended the transfer.
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Washington
Army Mystery School
Monterey
Calif
Middle Weat
Funston
Colored man champion honors first for history in boxing
Sydney Dec 27 Jack Johnson a Galveston Texas fighter became the world heavyweight champion by defeating Tommy Burns at Roslhcutter's Bay in 14 rounds. Police halted the bout as Burns wavered and could not defend him self after a brutal sequence. Referee McIntosh ruled Johnson winner on points. Burns suffered severe facial injuries but fought bravely. Johnson, a long time challenger, claimed he defeated Burns in what observers call a masterful display of reach and power.
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Sydney
N.S. Wi
Jack Johnson
Galveston
Texas
Roshcutter’s Bay
Tommy Burns
James J Jeffries
Burns
Previncely
McIntosh
Johnson
Pugillem
Peter Jackson
John L Sullivan
Sullivan
James J. Jeffries
Bob Fitssimmons
Hank Griffin
Los Angeles
Jeffries
Noah Brusso
Burns’ Master
Sullivan discounts Johnson Burns title claim in Sydney bout
John L. Sullivan arrives in St Paul and declares Jack Johnson’s victory over Tommy Burns in Sydney a boxing exhibition not a real championship. Sullivan argues Burns was never world champion and predicts the public will not crown Johnson as champion upon his return.
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St. Paul
Minn
John L. Sullivan
Jack K. Johnson
Tommy Burns
Sydney
Burne
John L Sullivan
Burns
Johnson
Jeffries Condemns Burns Over Johnson Title Fight
James J. Jeffries, the retired heavyweight champion, harshly criticizes Tommy Burns for facing Jack Johnson and says he will never return to the ring. He cites Burns selling pride for price and accuses him of allowing an African American to hold the title, a historic moment he deems dishonorable.
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Los Angeles
Cal
James J. Jeffries
Tommy Burns
Johnson
Jeffries
Barnes
Mammon
Burns
Jack Johnson
Johnson's Victory Popular London Dec
Johnson's victory proves popular as market chatter centers on Johnson’s triumph in London following the December event. Details remain sparse but local observers note strong public interest and turnout in early reactions.
Tressdan Tlebels Kill Policeman in Villa Clash
A clash near a Villa ends with the death of several policemen including Taren Cotte, chief of the secret police, and Co. Muraki. Troops arrive as revolutionists make a stubborn stand in Marcow on December 26.
Fresh and Talkative Boxer Spurs Mixed Reactions
The article notes that the contender pleased sporting circles but was not popular due to being fresh and chatty. English observers showed little concern for race, admiring Johnson solely for his pugilistic skill.
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Tory
Uhis
Englissmen
Johnson
Sharkey Plans Title Bout With Johnson in New York
Tom Sharkey announced he would challenge Jack Johnson for the heavyweight title after Johnson defeated Byrne. In Sydney, Johnson, the new champion, woke early and showed little sign of fatigue from his fight with Byrne as Sam Fitzpatrick, his manager, received telegrams from America and England with challenges and offered dates.
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New York
Tom Sharkey
Jack Johnson
Byrne
Sydney
Wis
Burn
Sam Fitzpatrick
America
England
London Stirred by Unemployed We Want a Work
Charitable institutions plan to urge city councils to provide relief as thousands of poverty struck inhabitants parade London Glasgow and shipbuilding cities. The destitution of the unemployed was highlighted by the Christmas holiday as crowds march for work.
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London
Metropolis
Great Britain
Glasgow
Burglary At Cloak & Salt House On Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco officials probe a large burglary at Keenig & Collina on Van Ness avenue. Thieves stole goods valued at 3000 dollars, discovered by a clerk yesterday morning.
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San Francisco
Cloak & Salt House
Keenig & Collina
van Ness Avenue
Morse son of inventor kills Mexican in California
San Diego December 26. Word has arrived that William B. Morse son of Samuel Morse the inventor of the telegraph has killed a Mexican on the L. Campbell bie ranch in lower California. Details are lacking.
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San Diego
Calif
William B. Morse
Samuel Morse
Bie
EL L. Campbell
California
Congressm Davey Dies of Apoplexy in Louisiana
New Orleans Louisiana December 26 Representative Robert C Davey of the second congressional district of Louisiana died today of apoplexy at age.
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Davey
New Orleans
Robert C. Davey
Louisiana
Notable Kansas City lawyer Henry M. Withers dies at 63
Kansas City mourns as Henry M. Withers, a leading member of the bar and longtime figure in local politics, dies at his home from heart disease at age 63. He was the son of General Pickett Withers and hailed from an old Virginia lineage dating to 1640.
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Kansas City
Henry M. Withers
Mr. Withers
Pickett Withers
America
New Chief on Duty in San Francisco Police
San Francisco reports Chief of Police Jesse Cook succeeded Biggy and assumed duties after a simple ceremony. The event marks Cook as head of the department starting today.
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San Francisco
Jesse Cook
Biggy
Government Aids Prosecution In Pittsburg Bribery Case
Government officials will aid prosecutions of bankers and city councilmen accused of bribery in Pittsburg. The DoJ plans to probe all national banks designated as city depositories as part of a corruption fund totaling about $176,000. Evidence emerged at a preliminary hearing showing payments intended to influence depository choices.
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Department of Justice
Pittsburg
Voters’ League
Hains Case Near End in High-Profile NY Trial
The prosecution in the Thornton Jenkins Hains murder trial rests on the evidence linking him to the death of William Bee Annis. Captain Peter C. Hains, the defendant's brother, is a key figure in the case as testimony continues. Judge Crane denies a bid to dismiss the indictment while defense counsel attacks the state’s testimony as flawed and prejudiced.
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Fluthing
L. 1
Thornton Jenkins Hains
William BE. Annis
Peter C. Hains
George Bolton
Bolton
McIntyre
Crane
Jury in Patricide Trial Fails to Reach Verdict
Irvine Kentucky December 26 After twice reporting unable to agree jurors in the Beach Harris patricide case were sent back by Judge Hargis demanding a verdict. The trial is among Breathitt mountain murder cases with Judge Hargis a noted feuds figure. Beach killed his father when the man refused to give him money.
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Irvine, Ky
Beach Harris
Hargis
Breathitt County Beach
Beaten and Robbed in San Francisco Street Assault
Morris Golstein a city tailor was beaten and robbed on a street corner as hundreds passed by in San Francisco California on December 26. Two men attacked him threw a stock over his head and dragged him into a passageway where the assault occurred leaving him in hospital.
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San Francisco
Cal
Morris Golstein
Smallwood Wins 19 Mile Relay in St Louis
Percy Smallwood the Welsh runner defeated Robert Hallen of New York and Michael Spring of Brooklyn in a 19 mile relay race. Hallen ran five miles first. Smallwood gained two laps and a quarter, then built a lead over Spring in the second half and finished three laps ahead. His 10 mile split was 54 28.
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Philadelpia
Percy Smallwood
Mice Dorandy
St. Louie
Robert Hallen
New York
Michael Spring
Brooklyn
Hallen
Small
Smallwood
Spring
Wife Seeks Divorce After Husband Brutally Abuses Child
Ella Har grove sues Floyd War grove claiming brutal beatings of the baby and repeated interference by the wife mothering led to the divorce request. They wed in Pendleton November 15, 1902 and have one child. complaint notes attempts to shoot and cites unnamed aides. The case seeks divorce and custody of the child.
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Floyd Wargrove
Pendleton
Ladies Home Journal
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