Trial nears end as Haaga defense calls character witnesses
In a hard fought case at the circuit court, the Haaga trial draws toward close with the defense presenting many witnesses attesting to Haaga's honesty and truthfulness. Key testimony includes M. M. Wyrick E. P. Marshall J. W. Maloney and W. J. Furnish. The skirt evidence links to the Kanes City purchase seven years ago and to the Rooper ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanes City
Hanga
Haaga
M. M. Wyrick
E. P. Marshall
J. W. Maloney
T. J. Morr’s
A. B. McCarty
Rose Daulphin
Joe Morrison
E. W. Jewett
J. B. Bramwell
Quy Jewett
John Swanson
Mark Yates
Asa B. Thomson
Will Wyrick
Joe Hosking
Adama
J. H. Raley
Big Fire Displaces 700 Workers in Trenton Plant blaze
A major fire at the John A. Roebling Lone Co factory in Trenton New Jersey today caused a half million dollars in damage and left 700 workers unemployed. Three acres of shops were destroyed before the fire was controlled by nine this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
John A. Roebling Lone Co
Worst Cold Snap Strains New York Poor Since 1893
New York on Feb. faces a brutal cold spell with zero weather and record suffering among the poor, described as the worst since 1893. City officials report freezing temperatures and heightened hardship for vulnerable residents amid the extreme cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Newark Woman Receives Letter Sent 64 Years Ago
Mrs Elisabeth Nichols of Newark New Jersey has just received a letter mailed sixty four years earlier. The missive was addressed to her maiden name and was delayed in transit before finally reaching the intended recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisabeth Nichols
Newark
N. J
Prairie Fores Sweep Over Texas in West Texas
A prairie fire roared across Lubbock, Crosby and Garza counties in west Texas, burning over a million acres and causing losses of at least half a million. Ranch buildings, crops and livestock were destroyed as winds fueled the blaze. farmers defended homes by burning nearby land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Lubbock
Crosby
Garena
Texas
Brave
Emme
Indians Seek Primitive Lamh Land in Mexico
In Okmulgee Oklahoma on February 5 Creeks a committee of prominent tribal leaders plans to visit Mexico to arrange the purchase of a million acres in southern Mexico. They seek freedom from statehood treatment and a return to primitive conditions, hoping many Cherokees and other tribes join the exodus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okmulgee
Mexico
Poor Lo
Oklahoma
Change of Venue Sought in Jenkins Trust Probe
In Kings County financiers Jenkins John G Jr Frank Jenkins and Frederick Jenkins face a motion in Mineola for a change of venue. They are charged with conspiracy alleging they used equity of Williamsburg and Jenkins trust companies to suspend their institutions and prejudice in the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John G. Jenkins, Jr
Frank Jenkins
Frederick Jenkins
Williamsburg and Jenkins Trust Companies
Mineola
Kings County
It Ia
Pendleton Plans Early Summer Excursion to Hermiston and Reservoir
Pendleton Commercial Association moves to organize a monster excursion bringing eastern Oregon crowds to witness the opening and first filling of the government irrigation reservoir in June. A spring trip to Hermiston may precede the main event with transport plans and excursion rates under discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton Commercial Association
Oregon
Government Reservoir
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Inn& Monster
Hermistean
Great Reservoir
Transportation Committee
John T. Whistler
Umatilla
Jin Faranging
Hermiston
T. T. Geer
Public Printer Stillings Suspended in Washington
President Roosevelt suspended Public Printer Charles A. Stillings pending an investigation of extravagance charges. William S. Rossiter, census bureau chief clerk, was appointed temporary successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillings
Washington
Roosevelt
Charles A. Stillings
William 8. Rossiter
Census Bureau
Aoki Appointed Privy Counselor in Toklo
Toklo on February 5 reports an official announcement will be made tomorrow confirming the appointment of Aoki as privy counselor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aoki
Toklo
Artillery to Sail for Philippines from Fort Monroe
Washington reports the 8th coast artillery unit based at Fort Monroe will sail from Frisco on April 8 bound for the Philippines. The assignment follows ongoing military deployments from U.S. coastal defenses to the Pacific theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Washington
8Th Coast Artillery
Fort Monroe
Saila
Frisco
Cleeton Named United States District Attorney in Oregon
A Washington dispatch says Oregon delegation with Bourke concuring chose Thomas J. Cleeton of Portland as U S district attorney. Chris Schuebel's nomination will be withdrawn and Schuebel will become assistant district attorney. Cleeton, a 1895 legislator, nominated George W. McBride for senator and acted as district attorney in 1896. He supported Bourne and is allied with Fulton Hawley and Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schobel
Cleeton
George W. McBride
Fifth Judicial District
Frielly
Fulton
Hawiey
Ellis
Bourne
Portland
Ore
Washington
Oregon
Bourke
Thomas J. Cleeton
United States
Chris. Schuebel
Scheubel
Schuebel
Senate
Fulton, Hawley
Los Angeles bank officials arrested in land fraud case
Six Los Angeles men including Warren Gillesen president of the Broadway Bank and Trust Co and R W Kenny cashier were arrested by the deputy U S marshal to answer a June 2 1906 complaint charging complicity in Oregon land frauds Attorney W D Gould Dr David M Goodwin L R Myers and George L Stearns were among those indicted allegations state they lent funds to the Pacific Furniture and Lumber Co before the Hover meeting the men indicted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Warren Gillesen
Broadway Bank & Trust Co
R. W. Kenny
D. Gould
David M. Goodwin
L. R. Myers
George L. Stearns
United States
Oregon
Gilleten
Kenny
Pae'fle Furniture & Lumber Company
Countess of Yarmouth Wins Annulment Suit
London reports the Countess of Yarmouth won a secret half hour hearing for nulling her marriage. Three witnesses testified for the prosecution, none for the defense, the Earl absent. A third of her fortune may be settled on the Earl. She must drop her title and resume maiden name and may travel to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Countess of
Yarmouth
America
Favor Appropriation for Tokio Fair
Washington February expresses favorable senate committee report on Cullom bill to appropriate 860000 for states participation in the Tokio exposition. The measure advances as part of foreign relations deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Feb
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Coaling of Fleet Completed in Punta Arenas
In Punta Arenas on February 6, the coaling of the American battleships is to be finished tonight. The fleet will depart early tomorrow, accompanied by the Chilean cruiser Chacabuco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punta Arenas
Chacabuco
Policy of Peace and Liberalism in Portugal
Portugal announces liberal pacification in official Gazette through lists of Franco's political captives in Portuguese and foreign prisons. Visits to prisons permitted for first time in months. arrangements made to quietly release prisoners a few at a time to prevent demonstrations. An anarchist organization with European branches, including Geneva, Munich and Zurich, linked to the assassination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Visite
London
Portugal
Ioistry
Lisbon
Europe
Geneva
Munich
Zurich
Ex-convict shot after saloon robbery attempt in Elite
Fred Ellis an ex convict who served time in San Quentin and Folsom Montana was shot at the Elite saloon this morning after blowing the safe and attempting to flee with 1000 dollars. Ed Levin proprietor of the Elite shot Ellis as he tried to remove the money sack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Fred Ellis
San Quentin
Folsom
Montana
Ed Levin
Levin
Heney Scores Hall in Hell land Fraud Case
Francis J. Heney opened the government's final argument in the land fraud case charging John H. Hall with betrayed trust and aiding land thieves. He condemned Hall as a public official who plundered government dominion. The final speech will extend through much of the day with the defense set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
John H. Hall
Francis J. Heney
Dry option looms as Missouri students may flee Columbia
Early returns indicate a dry town and county may result from the University of Missouri area election. Temperance supporters have campaigned to remove strong drink temptations for students drawn to the state university, urging voters to close saloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
University of Missouri
General Stoessel Sentenced to Death
London Feb 5 A news agency report says General Stoessel has been sentenced to death for surrendering Port Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoessel
London
Port Arthur
Reservation Horses Reported Mangy
Farmers and stock men complain of mange among reservation horses endangering outside stock. Dr. S W McClure says inspectors may be sent to isolate infected ponies or dip all horses if disease levels are high. Government urges state action matching reserve safeguards. current law limits state veterinary power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. McClure
Northwest
McClure
Bureau of Animal Industry
Bureau
Italian Bests A Bank In Spokane Deposit Error
A Italian depositor at the Bank of Montreal obtained $500 on a $50 deposit due to a clerical mistake. Spokane detectives search for the man described as a foreigner, who drew $500 after a certificate was issued for $600. Police were told to keep the matter quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Bank of Montreal
Attorneys Seek Immediate Lunacy Commission for Thaw Transfer
At a consulta tion of Thaw's attorneys today it was decided to apply immediately for a state lunacy commission to transfer Thaw from Mattewan to a private asylum. Littleton left for a southern trip, Peabody and O'Reilly will look after Thaw's interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thaw
Mattewan
Littleton
Peabody and O'Reilly
Fulton to Return to Oregon to Answer Charges
Senator Fulton announced he would return to Oregon at once to reply to Francis J. Heney’s charges. He said his record in Congress should prove his fitness to return and defend his honesty and integrity. Heney greeted the news with a laugh and said Fulton might return before the April primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Congress
Honey
Fulton
Washington
D. C
Francis J. Heney
Heney
Sam
Portland
San Francisco
Ruef
Dan Kelley to run for New York club colors
Dan Kelley, champion sprinter from Oregon, stays in New York to star in the city. Through the efforts of W. L. Jones, Kelley will soon run under the colors of a local club, probably the Irish American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Kelley
New York
Oregon
W. L. Jones
Kelley
Voter Registration Surges Ahead in State Elections
Over 1000 voters have registered in the first month for the state election and primaries. County precincts are registering faster than in prior years, says Clark Nelson, registration clerk. Books close April 2, then reopen after the primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Nelson
Funeral of J. Hf. James Held This Afternoon
The funeral of the late J. Hf. James was held at 1 o'clock this afternoon from the Clap ton place at the mouth of McKay. Interment followed in Olney cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. James
Clapton Place
McKay
James
Olney
Harriman Builds English Castle Like Home at Newburg
Work on Kk H Harriman's new Newburg residence is near completion. The house, costing about 4 million dollars, will resemble an English castle. The weekly payroll for workers on the project totals about 19 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kk. H. Harriman
Newburg
New Commercial Club Officer Elected and Enthusiastic Meeting
R Alexander will be president of the Commercial association for the coming year. He was elected with officers A Lowell as vice president Charles Marsh as secretary and Mark Moorhouse as treasurer. A nominating committee proposed the ticket which was unanimously approved. The board of managers includes James Johns W L Thompson M A Rader M B Gwinn G M Rice Bert Huffman J F Robinson Roy Raley and T C Taylor. The group pledged to boost membership and promised strong efforts to advance the association. President-elect Alexander will name committees soon with plans for the year and an Hermiston excursion to celebrate water delivery discussed for a fitting observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Alexander
Commercial Association
A. Lowell
Charles Marsh
Mark Moorhouse
James Johns
W. L. Thompson
M. A. Rader
M. B. Gwinn
G. M. Rice
Bert Huffman
J. F. Robinson
Roy Raley
T. C. Taylor
Lee Teutsch
Leon Cohen
I. C. Taylor
T. T. Geer
Alexander
Hermiston
Nominating Petitions Filed for County Officers
Fred W. Hendley county recorder and G. W. Bradley county treasurer have filed nominating petitions for re election. They will seek Republican primary support to return to their current offices. No other candidates have appeared for either post, and all county offices except the county judge are to be filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Bradley
County Court Meeting Focuses on Auditing Bills
The county court, with Judge Gilliland and Commissioners Walker and Lee present, is in session auditing bills. Reported agenda shows little business of importance expected during the day-long session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilliland
Walker and Lee
Russia Orders Troops to Turko Persian Frontier
The government mobilizes a large force to the Turko Persian border amid reports of a forthcoming military show of strength aimed at Turkey. The move signals heightened tension and potential escalation in regional affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Turkey
Merger Completed for Portland Banks
Portland Feb 4 The proposed merger of suspended Oregon Savings and Trust Co of Portland and German American Bank was formally completed today. The German American will assume all liabilities of the Oregon Trust and Savings and will adjust all claims within the next two years without interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon Savings & Trust Co. Bank of Portland
Oregon Trust & Savings Co
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Ant
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Trict Attorney
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CAL Captives
Inter Snor
Beaumont Oil
State
J. Hf. James
NEW Commercial Club
Ton Association
Hendley
Bradley
Fred W. Hendley
Trust Company
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