Warner trial evolves into sensational serial testimony
The Warner forgery trial features a rapid sequence of dramatic claims. Prosecution witnesses allege forged wills and offered bribes to fabricate documents and testimonies to favor Mabel Warner. Key figures include John Lowry and Dr. Cashatt, with multiple witnesses detailing offers of money and forged documents, while defense counsel press for earlier admissions.
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Mabel Warner
John Lowry
Warner
H.¢. Blair
W. W. Williams
Mary Eastman
R. D Chshatt
Co. Ys. Walters
Mra
Tella
W. CE. Pruitt
Lowry
Tie
George Ivens
J. W. Young
Judge Bean
Lou Hartman
J. B. Perry
Perry
C. Mendricks
Lil
Fee
Pendleton High to Battle Pearson Tomorrow in Commercial Gym
Pendleton high school basketball coach predicts reversal of last week’s 17 to 12 defeat by Pearson of Walla Walla. A return game is set for tomorrow night at the Commercial gym with Pendleton aiming to win on home floor.
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Pearson High School
Walla Walla
Pendleton High
Commercial Gymnasium
Pendleton
Walla Walla Lade
Tocalg
Garden City
Yuan Would Rule China After Manchu Abdication
Revolutionary reports from Peking state Premier Yuan plans to seize dictatorship when the Manchus abdicate. Yuan orders imperial troops moved to Peking and publicly cites fear of disorders as he concentrates the army.
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Shanghai
Peking
Yuan
Sy Yuan
Darrow Arraigned on Bribery Charge in Los Angeles
Clarence Darrow former chief counsel for the MecNimbas was arraigned before Judge Hutton on bribery indictments. Earl Rogers said demurrers and motions to quash would be filed Saturday. If overruled Darrow may plead not guilty with Assistant DA Ford presenting for the state.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Clarence Darrow
MecNimbas
Hutton
Superior Court
Earl Rogers
Darrow
Ford
McNamara
Hawley Dies After Battles Over Rail Lines
Edwin Hawley, successor to E. H. Harriman, dies in New York at dawn from heart trouble after a long illness. He controlled about 26 000 miles of railroad with a capitalization around 406 million dollars and had recently pursued a transcontinental plan. Hawley had grabbed several lines including the Clover Leaf and Chicago and Alton amid Harriman's earlier disputes and left a noted legacy in western and midwestern railroading.
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New York
Edwin Hawley
Harriman
Iaerippe
Collis Huntington
Hawley
Southern Pacific
Chicago& Alton
Clover
Fifteen Die in Mexican Juarez Garrison Mutiny
El Paso reports reveal fifteen dead in a Juarez garrison mutiny after Chihuahua papers claim General Orozco resigned amid 100 soldiers discharged. Fourteenth U.S. Cavalry moves to the border as mutineers and loyalists clash. Mexico City says leaders to be shot if Jaurez retaken.
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el Paso
Juarez
Chihuahua
Orozco
Fourteenth
United States Cavalry
Mexico City
War Office
Jacurex
Jaurez
Morgan heir menaced by ransom note in Central Park
J Pierpont Morgan Jr. fears for his life after a ransom threat demanding 100000 dollars left at a Central Park spot. Detectives pursue a black mulatto suspect while both Morgan homes receive heavy police guard. The letter alleges knowledge of Wall Street manipulations and demands restitution from the Morgan house.
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New York
Central Park
J. Pierpont Morgan, Jr
Young Morgan
Money King
Morgan Wall Street House
Morgan House
Bryan Supports Wilson's Position
Lincoln February 1 The Commoner editorial shows W. J. Bryan backing Governor Wilson for the Democratic presidential nomination amid Wilson Harvey controversy. It argues against penalizing supporters of a discredited figure and warns Wall Street could drive progressives from the field. It adds Bryan would break with Harvey to keep Wilson in the race.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Wilson
Commoner
Mr. Bryan
Colonel Harvey
Harper's Weekly
Friends
Harvey
Wall Street
Brakeman Silk's Assailant in Jail
Deputy Sheriff Joe Linkely returns from Arlington with Joseph Larey in custody for shooting and wounding Charles Silk at Umatilla. Larey admits the shooting, claims Silk had a gun, and says there are two sides to the affair. Silk remains in the local hospital, cautiously speaking as details emerge of a long troubled history between the men.
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Joe Linkely
Lastight
Arlington
Joseph Larey
Charles Silk
Umatilla
Silk
Lary
Larry
Larey
Jim
Coast Employers Start Fight On Labor Unions
San Francisco February 1 employers along the Pacific coast plan a conference of secretaries to push closer cooperation against unions. The Citizens' Alliance sponsors the meeting aiming to discuss a uniform non union worker registration system and record keeping for union mechanics.
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San Francisco
Pacific Ccoast
Citizens’ Alliance
Textile mills resume work under heavy guard in Lawrence
In Lawrence on February 1 militiamen with repeating rifles guarded textile mills as a strike neared restart. Less than ten percent of workers returned and none of the 18,000 strikers reported back. Officials warned of possible trouble but by noon no disorders had occurred. Strikers pledged lawful conduct.
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Lawrence
Mass
Bumper Crop With Little Rainfall Reveals Curious Weather
Figures by EB. Flaril, official weather observer, show Uma Ulla county had a near six inch rainfall shortfall in 1911 though crops were strong. Total for 1911 was 8.21 inches versus a 14.038 normal, with a later month spike bringing seasonal rainfall to 7.16 inches from Sep 1911 to Jan 1912. January alone measured 4.18 inches, nearly triple normal.
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EB. FL Averil
Uma- Ulla
School frud leads to murder of white boy
In San Francisco on February 1 a 14 year old white boy James Kane was shot and found near the Oriental school after constant fighting between Chinese and Japanese pupils and white students at Washington school. Police questioned several school boys as investigation continues.
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San Francisco
Cal
Oriental School
Alde
White Boyea
Washington School
James Kane
Oriential School
Hill Would Control Entrance Of Chinese
A bill introduced by Senator Jones would limit entry to the United States to Chinese consular and diplomatic officers and their retinues at designated ports. The prohibition would also apply to persons of Chinese descent, restricting immigration beyond specified ports.
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Washington, D
United States
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Jones
Washington
Taft renomination predicted by private secretary Hilles
President Taft will be renominated and reelected, says Charlies Hilles, his private secretary. He states the situation has cleared and the renomination is as certain as anything can be.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Charlies Hilles
Hilles
Andrus Demonstrates Resilient Steel Ante Wheel In City
G and Andrus a Grant county wheelwright and blacksmith showcases a new resilient steel ante wheel on the Pruitt car. The wheel uses interior coil springs to absorb shocks and has drawn praise from mechanics. W E Pruitt and Ed McBroom discuss forming a company to manufacture the invention.
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G. & Andrus, & Wheelwright
Grant County
Pruitt
Isaac Jay
Andrus
Mr.Andrus
W. ©. E. Pruitt
Ed McBroom
Outstanding Bonds Exceed Plant Value Yet Profits Strong
A Pacific Power & Light circular reports high net earnings and growth plans while bond sales seek 20 billion in new issues. The Northwest utility operates in Lewiston Clarkston Walla Walla Pendleton and Hood River with gas electric and water plants and a Milton Walla Walla interurban line. The report links Pacific Power & Light to a broader electric octopus controlled by American Power & Light and ultimately General Electric through the Electric Bond & Sharing Company.
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General Electric Company
Pacific Power & Light Company
Pendleton
Northwest
F. G. Sykes
Saatement
Lewiston
Clarkston
Walla Walla
North Yakima
Dalles
Hood Hiver
Astoria
Milton-Walla Walla
Hood River
Messrs. J. G. White & Co
American Power & Liert Company
Electric Bond & Sharing Company
California
Pacific Light & Power Company
Light & Power
Texas Representative Introduces Roosevelt Third-Term Resolution
Washington February 1. Representative Slayden of Texas introduced a resolution opposing any attempt by Colonel Roosevelt to win a third term. The measure declares third terms unwise unpatriotic and contrary to Republican principles.
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Washington
House
Roosevelt
Representative Slayden
Texas
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