Oregon House debates Smith bill to form new county
The Oregon House debated Smith's bill creating a new county by combining Morrow and other counties with Pendleton as the seat. The measure would establish a 1000 per year tax commission and a governor-signed act to take effect upon approval. Aimed at organizing taxation and government, the proposal faced opposition but progressed through readings.
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Smith
Oregon
Morrow
Alow
Inghes
Priviler
Pendleton
Troops from the Fair May Go to Portland
Walla Walla soldiers from Fort Walla Walla may be assigned to the Portland exposition this summer. Rumor says one battalion of infantry two cavalry troops and two field sections from Hillery will join Lewis and Mark fair grounds in June. Only four cavalry troops exist in the Department of Columbia, making Fort Walla Walla a likely source. The garrison soldiers eagerly anticipate duty at the exposition with high expectations.
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Portland
Walla Walla
Fourth Cavalry
Fort Walla Walla
Portland Exposition
Trompe
Lewis and Mark Fair
Department of Columbia
Fort Walla Wall
Turmoil in Washington Districts Prompts Federal Judge Appointment
Feb 1 report notes Washington split into two federal districts with Cascade mountains as divider. Judge Thomas H. Brenie of Walla Walla is named as federal judge. Background: Brenie supporters have long sought a higher bench placement aligning with district reorganization.
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Walla Wallin
Pilew Carrion
Washington
Cascade Mountains
Thomas H. Brenie
Wola Walla
Dudge
Brente
Largest Diamond Found Near Pretoria Claims Record Weight
A fragmentary report states a massive diamond near Pretoria weighs 2057 carats and is described as a pure white stone with high value estimates between 1.2 million and 4 million dollars. The note mentions a famous Kohinoor as a comparison weighing 123 carats and a prior larger weight.
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Pretoria
Ighe
Wife killer found guilty in Chicago murder trial
Victor Roland O'Shea was found guilty of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of his young wife in Chicago. The jury set the punishment at one year to life, with possible leniency after appeal discussions. O'Shea attempted suicide after the crime. prominent attorney mother led his defense while Hyde Park socialite Pertha McMann testified on his behalf.
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Chicago
Victor Roland O'Shea
Hile
Fife
Shea
Gounie O'Shea
Pertha McMann
Hyde Park
Yours
O'Shea
Ilhimeett
Borwaid
More Mitchell and Rhemann Indictments in Oregon
Portland reports that A. H. Tanter, law partner of Senator Mitchell, and T. B. Cunningham appeared before the federal grand jury. Testimony over the past days centers on Mitchell and his alleged land fraud connections. A second indictment against Mitchell and Hermann is expected this afternoon or tomorrow.
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A. H. Tanter
Mitchell
T. B. Cunningham
Federal
Hermann
Insurrection at Home and War Abroad Threaten Empire
Russian officers return from Bhanghal and head for San Francisco after a French steamer carries 524 paroled prisoners to Riasgla. Japanses forces reportedly repulse Russian attacks in Manchuria as rail orders flow from Glasgow and rolling stock demand rises in Britain and the U S. Trepoff and Kokovcef discuss reforms as striking workers press demands in St Petersburg.
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Bhanghal
San Francisco
Riasgla
Ore Slide At Bellaire Plant Kills Six Men
In the Bellaire Carnegie Steel plant morning accident six men were buried by an ore slide. Four were killed and two injured. All the deceased were foreigners. Nine others were reported out of danger. No further bulletins will be issued.
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Bellaire
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Herlin
Prince Bitel
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Pittsburg Phil Dead at Aubeville in February
George Smith known as Pittsburg Phil, a turf plunger, died this morning in Aubeville Nebraska from tuberculosis. He had gained notoriety in betting circles and was a familiar figure in racing circles across the region.
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Aubeville
George Smith
Proposed Pendleton Charter Amendment Threatens City Powers
A draft amendment to Pendleton's charter would grant the common council sole power to regulate gambling and vice within the city limits, potentially removing oversight from the district attorney and sheriff. The document outlines 31 paragraphs on council powers, with the rest mirroring the current charter.
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Common Council
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Pendleton S Hall
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Mudh
Rioting Strikes Sweep Waray Province Amid Red Flags
A sweeping strike in Warrean province paralyzes manufacturing districts with most workers out. Rioters attack police stations, loot shops, and threaten Skierniewice as troops disperse columns. A harmless bomb at Avenue Opera is found but a manifesto calls anarchists to action. Police ban socialist meetings at Karcher hall.
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Karcher Hall
Bribe Takers to Be Arrested in Sacramento Saga
Sacramento district attorney moves to issue warrants for Senators Bankers Emmons Wright and French on bribery charges with arrests expected within 24 hours. Reporter Joseph Jordan, accused of soliciting money from the senator, will face a superior judge. Other business is suspended as further warrants are anticipated. Hungarian cabinet resigns in Budapest. Sheep sale at Yakima reports 6000 head sold at 2 cents per pound fat to James Wright. Bert Hopkins, previously shot, shows steady recovery at St Anthony's Hospital with no bone removal required.
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Sacramento County
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Arresia
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San Francisco
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James Wright
Yakima
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Lambe
Ewen
Dimutilin County
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St. Anthony’s Hospital
Congress Attack on Senator Bard Sparks Capital Row
Washington, Feb 1. Senator Bard denounced President Roosevelt before a House Indian affairs committee prompting White House officials to call his charges mistaken or intended to injure the president. They denied any promise of chaplaincies to Catholic supporters and asked Bard to retract. Other items noted include Littlefield bill favoring corporate annual reports and the president's plan to retain Frederick J. Allen as commissioner.
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Home Committee On Judiciary
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Prtent
Frederick J. Allen
New York
McMinn's Orchestra Delights Crowd At Mimic Hall Concert
An excellent McMinn orchestra performance drew a large crowd at Mimic Hall. The program featured violin solos by Prof. McMinn and vocal solos by Stella Green, Elysee Hott, and Myleene Fraker with encores. Prof. McMinn announced monthly concerts and called for a city chorus of 25 to 40 volunteers to perform selections from classical and modern works.
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Mo Minn
Mise Stella Greem
Mite Elysoo Hott
Myleene Freaker
Ely
California bound Mealth and Carpenter leave for Gram Valley
George Carpenter, recently weakened by illness and fearing consumption after a severe amoebic attack, travels from Colorado to California with plans to rest in Gram Valley. He stayed with sister Mrs D A Rugalen while seeking care, and his health decline led him to abandon work. William Baker remains linked to saloon business with J H Garrison, while George Mayafield is set to take over immediate duties. Garrison and Mansfield will continue running the business.
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George Carpenter
Colorado
Gram Valley
D. A. Rugalen
William Baker
J. HM. Garrieon
George T. Mayafield
Mr. Baker
Uemelcom
J. A. Ome
Seo
Garrison
Mansfield
Bielhem
Post office looted in cafe crash and robbery
A damaged Vancouver post office was entered during a mooning incident at a cafe. Robbers cracked the cafe, stole cash and stamps, and caused extensive wreckage estimated in the hundreds of dollars. About 2000 stamps and $200 in cash were taken.
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Fel
Ooney
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