Thompson 10 Be President Traction Movement Report
Thompson is named president amid praise from J. P. Winter Jikewine and others. Ten new members will join the traction committee to secure remaining funds and subscriptions. RR Alexander and Judge Fee express confidence in final success and urge broader effort. a ten-member committee was proposed.
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Fee
Alexander
Hnd
J. P. Winter Jikewine
RR. Alexander
James A. Fee
Local Club Officers and Managers Named in Roster
W L Thompson serves as president with Dana Smythe as vice president and Ben All as secretary. Wil McKinney is treasurer, supported by managers Dr J Smith WR Brock hurler Bond WH Ineram A Ll Knight Chirence Bishop Ben Burroughs Harry Gray EB B Aldrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.L. Thompson
Dana Smythe
Ben All
Wil McKinney
Dr. J. Smith
Brockhurler Bond
Ineram
A. Ll. Knight
Chirence
Ben Burroughs
Harry Gray
Eb.b
Aldrich
Pendleton Commercial Association Elects Thompson President
In the spirited Pendleton Commercial Association election W L Thompson won the presidency by nine votes over J P Winter. The meeting elected other officers by acclamation, with Dan P Smythe as vice president and Ben Hh as treasurer. The nine managers were chosen in a sweeping show of support, reflecting good will and youthful leadership.
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Pendleton Commercial Association
W. l L. Thompson
J.P. Winster
Moore
Cole
Thompson
Dan P. Smythe
Judge & A. Lowell
W. L. Thompson
Smythe
Ben HH
Tack Hutton
McKinney
George Hartman, Jr
Hin Etecthon Wie
Maningers
Board of
Maanagers
Typhoid Threat Looms Over Flooded Paris Water
Typhoid fever cases are reported as authorities warn of an epidemic risk for residents using water from the city supply after mains and sewer breaks. Health officials urge boiling water for domestic use as Seine levels recede and bridges reopen for traffic.
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Paris
Yose
Department of Health
Seine
Cherry Mine Reopened As Rescuers Work
In Cherry Illinois on February 2 a large crowd gathered at the St Paul mine shaft to watch rescuers clear rubble blocking efforts to recover bodies from the disaster that killed nearly 400 men. Authorities say about 210 bodies are believed still underground.
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Cherry
St. Paul
Comptroller Calls For Statement Of All Banks After Monday Close
Washington February 2 The comptroller of the currency orders a statement of the condition of all Hathaway banks with the close of business Monday January 71 This notice seeks a formal report on bank status and financial positions from banking institutions in the region.
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Wasahington
Fire and poison strike family in Beltrante tragedy
At Whaalburn on February 2 a fire destroyed the Beltrante home while three children and a mother died from smoke and gunpowder effects. One child perished, two others died later, and a brother escaped. Neighbors found Mrs Beltrante and two children dead, three others unconscious in the bedroom. Investigators pursue a motive amid claims hate was the trigger.
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Timates
Prom
Anyt
Wather
Mra
Belronte
May Talbot Acquitted Of Murder In Hand Nevada
Miss May Talbot was acquitted of murder today in Hand Nevada after the jury deliberated forty five minutes. Her husband, Al Talbot of this city, faced the charge and stood by as the verdict was announced.
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May Talbot
Hand
Nev
AL OR. Talbot
Thie City
Muller
Gunpowder Trust faces Sherman Act case in New York
New York on February 2 reports Uncle Sam's powder trust, the Du Pont de Nemours company, charged with Sherman Act violations. At a recent hearing, Pont testified profits in 1903 reached 5,948,040 with over 12 percent return. company goodwill valued at 25,000,000. Earnings growth in 1907 and 1908 showed substantial gains despite legal action.
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New York
Uncle Sam
Morgan Firm Face Charges Over Bell Telephone Deal
In Cleveland on February 1, Samuel J Schwer of St Louis filed a petition accusing J P Morgan and J P Morgan & Co of acting as Bell Telephone agents in acquiring control of United States Telephone Co. Interrogatories ask if Morgan was recently Bell's agent in selling 125 million dollars of bonds abroad.
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Cleveland
J. P. Morgan
J. P. Morgan, Jr
J. P. Morgan & Co
Bell Telephone
United States Telephone Company
Samuel J. Schwer
St. Louis
Bell Telephone Company
Democrat Wins in Sixth District Special Election
Butler Missouri February 1 Democrat C C Dickinson of Clinton defeated Republican Philip Griffith of Greenfield to succeed the late Congressman David A DeArmond. Dickinson’s estimated majority is 3600.
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Butler, Mo
C. C. Dickinson
Clinton
Philip Griffith
Greenfield
David A. DeArmond
Dickinson
Passage from Hermann trial reveals two admissions and defense tactics
Port land Feb 3 Franki J. Heney questions Hermann to expose facts in a land office case. The cross examination traces the defendant’s acts from the caper to the alleged crime while uncovering inconsistencies in the defense. Heney highlights key points on general knowledge and land office routines in a bid to pierce the armor of witness testimony.
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Portland
J. Heney
Hermatin
Hermann
Land Office
Abpust
Parry Detwen
Ole
Mines Blast Traps Men Deep in Marsh District
A rash of mine explosions near Primére and Joost in Kentucky kill at least 30 men and bury two more miners in the Broder mine at Deakestore. Rescue teams toil to recover the bodies and continue searches for others missing, as officials confirm fatalities and assess the scene.
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Primera
Cola
Ines
Colsads Fuel
Iran
Joost
Deakestore
Desperado Run Across Aged Terms Reported
Ray, at Pel, J Seapehinie, and officer Currended pursued a suspect along the Santa Clara Alamede corridor today. Kronchiman sustained a bullet wound to the toy area as officers searched a shack for a cashrend tution offender.
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Ray Done
Pel
Alvateds
Santa Clara
Alamede
Robbers Loot City Post Office Safe in California
Robbers secured a haul at the Homel City post office in California early today, taking about 2000 dollars in cash and 18 dollars in stamps while leaving behind 60 and other money pieces. The heist reportedly involved a break in and the capture of the safe contents.
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Ain Diews Calif
Na- Homel City
Taft Brother Henry W Taft Improves In Hospital
Los Angeles February 1 Henry W Taft brother of the president is in the city hospital with a drysipelis condition and is greatly improved according to doctors officials report Taft underwent no new complications and remains under careful observation by medical staff
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Taft
Los Angeles
Henry W. Taft
Miner Disaster at Browder Shaft in Kentucky
In Krnkesbora Kentucky on February 2 a violent mine explosion at the Browder mine shaft killed scores and trapped many more. Rescue efforts were hindered by darkness and confusion as families waited near the shaft while officials identified victims and continued probes into the catastrophe.
Cattle Starvation Report Across John Day Country
Severe winter and snow grip interior Oregon as cattle lose feed and perish. Walter Adams cites Robert Adams in Ukiuh reporting many cattle selling for five dollars ahead due to hay scarcity. Grant county faces harsher conditions, while Umatilla County braces for potential disaster if weather persists. Hay costs soar, with sheep needing daily feed of sixty to one hundred dollars to save flocks. Indians and white residents alike face shortages and hardship.
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John Day Country
Walter Adams
Robert Adams
Ukiah
Grant County
Interior
Oregon
Umatilla
Mine Disaster At Browder Mine Losses Feared
In the Browder mine near a block where ten men worked the explosion collapsed entries and shattered roofs. Rescuers and wives of the dead gathered at the pit mouth as rescuers’ reports said most entombed may be dead, while one man Jesse Jonghin survived badly bruised. The mine, bought recently by a syndicate of Tennessee and West Virginia capitalists, is not on fire and crews hope for daylight recoveries.
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Aimee
Qvere
J. Ab
Ercrombhle
G. Reymelds
Jesse Jonghin
Forty Nine Bodies Recovered At Primero
Primer Coln Feb 2 Parlyuine Hodis recovered from wrecked Colorado Fuel and Tron mine. Officials expect to explore tunnel where at least 27 more bodies likely. State Inspector and team work to determine the disaster pulse and count.
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Coln
Colorado Fuel & Tron Company
Jonm
Tle
Todey
Diaaeter
Murderer George Tracy Arnold Sentenced to Life in Oregon Prison
Judge Heen pronounces life term for George Tracy Arnold convicted of a brutal murder near Limaulin on the night of November 22. Arnold, cool and emotionless, claimed innocence as Homer Watts urged mercy. defense tears contrasted with his blank demeanor. The verdict follows a trial described as shocking to Umatilla County officers and families.
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Vaneur
Oriogen
Clcuit
Heen
George Tracy
C. W. Arnold
Alfred Ribial
Limaulin
Selitendys
Arnold
Homer
Watts
Umatilln
Tate
Georling Shove Lle
Dugan Elected President of Irrigation Congress Board
Pueblo Colorado February 1 1929 P F Dugan was today elected president of the board of control of the Eighteenth National Irrigation congress to succeed J H McCorkle who resigned on account of his death J S Green was elected to succeed Mr McCorkle on the executive board
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Dugan
Pueblo
Colo
P. F. Dugan
Board of Control
Eighteenth National Irrigation Congress
J. H. McCorkle
J. S. Green
Mccorkle
Fire destroys block in Turlock. losses reach 75 thousand
Modesto reports an entire business block in Turlock burned today. Ten businesses were wiped out and the probable loss is estimated between fifty and seventy five thousand dollars.
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Modesto
Termination of Anglo American Commerce Agreement
Washington reports the commercial accord between England and the United States and drummers’ samples entering the United Kingdom, signed November 1, 1907, was officially terminated on February 2. The notice marks the end of the bilateral arrangement and affects trade terms and sample imports.
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Washington
England
United States
United Kingdom
Toiiny
County Commissioner Arrives for February County Court
County Commissioner H BB Lee arrived from his Milton area home to attend the February term of the county court, which convened at 10 o'clock this morning.
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H BB Lee
Milton
Taft Faces Deadlock Over War Tax Rules Crisis
Washington February 2 The insurgents refuse compromise on house rules demanding Speaker Cannon be removed from the rules committee. Taft fails to win concessions and Cannon threatens resignation if ousted. The standoff deepens, marking the fiercest phase yet of the insurgent regular battle as Congress returns to business.
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Taft
Washington
Cronen
Chan- Won
Tndwce
Aresto
Can
Congress
Edward Payson Weston Begins Continental Foot Journey
Pasadenia February 2 Edward Payson Weston starts his long cross country trek and declares the Los Angeles leg yesterday was only preliminary He plans to reach Uplands by nightfall and expects San Pernarding to be reached tomorrow as the journey unfolds
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Pasadenia
Edward Payson Weston
Los Angeles
Westerday
Westen
Uplands
Atx Oelook
San Pernarding
Fourteen Believed Dead On Frisco Schooner Fran co
A northwest wind drove the three masted schooner Fran co Captain Coombs from New York to Jacksonville ashore on the Hatteras coast. Fourteen men are believed dead before rescuers reached the vessel, with no bodies yet washed ashore. Owl Creek Coal Company case opens in Cheyenne. The United States accuses the Gebro operations of fraud and seeks a permanent injunction to halt mining.
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Norfolk
Franco
Coombs
New York
Jacksonville
Fla
Hatteras
Joel
Owl Creek Casa
Cheyenne
Wyo
United States
Owl Creek Coal Company
Gebor
Vandeventer
Gebro
Unsolved Death Mystery Leaves McGuire Case Open
Benecia February 2 Sheriff McDonald reports no new leads in the mysterious death of Mira Margaret McGuire who perished in a home fire early Monday. Despite a thorough probe, authorities lack means to advance the investigation, and the case remains unsolved.
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Benecia
Sheriff McDonald
Mira
Margaret McGuire
Hindu Mashers Arouse Vallejo Indignation
Vallejo California February 2. Attacks upon women and attempts to abduct and molest unprotected girls by Hindu laborers employed by the Southern Pacific railway have provoked widespread citizen indignation. Officials warn orientals to cease misconduct under arrest or risk action while townsfolk discuss tar and feather measures. Complaints of women coerced to walk at night and spoken to, interfered with, or forcibly detained rise, prompting police action amid protest.
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Vallejo
Calif
Southern Pacific Railway
Mty
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