Pendleton Council Passes Depository Ordinance Amid Lights Debate
The Pendleton council held a heated session on a municipal lighting plan and a depository ordinance. A two year contract with Northwestern Gas and Electric was approved to add eight arcs at a reduced rate, while the depository ordinance, debated amid accusations of favoritism toward a bank, was adopted after amendments.
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Rev Pierce Opens Office in San Francisco
San Francisco February 6 The Rev Mr Pierce has opened an office in the Hibernia bank building beside the county marriage license department. His professional status rivals lawyers and doctors. His office fee is 35, though he may reduce charges for poor couples. He offers funeral services and sermons for a fee.
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Street actions and business deeds from city meetings
Last night openings followed fire committee advice leading to the purchase of an Amazon house at 80 cents per foot. A grading contract for Wilson street between Mary and Jefferson was awarded to Gideon Brown and Johnson and Ekstrom, the affected property owners. A liquor house license was granted to Henry Crabtree to reopen the Rainier beer wall. Past month bills were ordered paid.
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Indiana editors favor Bryan at state Democratic gathering
Indiana Democratic Editorial association members gather in Indianapolis for a winter meeting. Most editors express broad support for William Jennings Bryan’s presidential bid, noting the Hoosier delegation will likely back Bryan at the Denver convention. The banquet features Henry A. Barnhart and Royal Purcell as speakers. The business session and hobnob with candidates follow.
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Congress
Hughes leads in party favor and first ballot tilt
Washington reports the Washington Post canvass shows Hughes gaining across the nation while Taft holds a first ballot lead. Northwest results split Oregon and Washington between Hughes and Taft, Idaho favors Taft. Post predicts Hughes will trail Taft by 125 initially but gain steadily to secure the nomination. Cannon supporters will shift fastest to Hughes, with Foraker, Fairbanks, and La Follette following.
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Roosevelt meets Democrats over naval bill fears of US Japan war
Washington February 6 Roosevelt consults with Democrats on a naval appropriation of 69 million dollars. Britain readies Esquimalt for expanded fleet and troop buildup as the North Pacific squadron is increased. London seeks readiness for a possible US Japan conflict and potential alliance considerations in the far Pacific.
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When Extortion Becomes Crime in California
Supreme Court to define how far extortion can go before becoming a crime. Langdon seeks a precise standard, surprising Ruef and Schmitz defense who expected the appellate ruling to stand. Prosecution favors clarity on conduct that crosses the line into illegality. San Francisco date not specified.
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Rebuff to Wild Catters by Washington State Mining Association
At the second Annual banquet of the Washington State Mining Association in Seattle Governor Mead spoke and resolutions were adopted condemning wildcat promoters. The Seattle Star had exposed such schemes a year earlier and the association reaffirmed its stand against them.
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Wash
Washington State Mining Association
Mead
Seattle Star
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Ruef Extortion Case Continued To Feb 13
Ban Frenchco Feb 6 The Ruef extortion cases were continued one week from today by Judge Lawlor. Ruef's attorney said he will be ready for trial then. He plans to move to quash the indictment claiming immunity promised by the district attorney before the grand jury was not fulfilled.
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Independence for Filipinos
Senator Stone of Missouri introduces a resolution detailing a program for Philippine independence. He sets December 10, 1913, as the date for transferring government to the Filipinos with a guarantee of full independence and seeks international guarantees of neutrality and recognition.
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Fulton Prepared to Reply to Heney Today
Washington Feb 6 Senator Fulton announced he will issue a detailed denial to Heney's charges today. In Idaho Washington Feb 6 after a conference with Borah and Havburn Roosevelt promised to appoint L A Otter of Weiser as surveyor general in Idaho.
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Webster Defense Closes as Hall Case Speech Nears End
In Portland on February 6 Judge L. R. Webster delivers closing defense remarks in the Hall case. Jurors are expected to receive final instructions the following morning.
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L. R., Webster
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Government suit against tobacco trust reopens in New York
The governments case against the American Tobacco Company for Sherman anti trust violations resumes in New York. The preliminary hearing to take testimony on exhibits is brief and practically completed after sessions since last November led by United States Commissioner Shields. Testimony has been taken in several other cities.
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Conreid Resigns From Metropolitan Opera Company
Heinrich Conreid, director of the Metropolitan Opera company, confirms he will resign. He plans to leave after an adjustment of his profits for this season to seek health, with New York as the departure point.
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Leiter Denies Engagement Rumor Involving Elkins Daughter
Chicago Feb 6 Joe Leiter denies reports he will wed Katherine Elkins daughter of Senator Elkins She says she is not going to marry either the broker or the explorer The Due D Abruzzi says nothing The comment closes with a note that some rumors can sting more than Arctic cold.
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Katherine Elkins
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Lester
Miss Elking
Washington
Arctic
Japanese Gang Riot In Oregon Yard Stabbing Incident
A riot in the R and N yards involved three Japanese gang members who were stabbed by a countryman named Aoki who fled the city. Harry Garko suffered a severe throat wound but is cared for in the outfit car. Akaji Norioo and Masapo Ningini were wounded in the arm and hand. Authorities seek the assailant, believed to have fled to California, while the Japanese community suppresses details to avoid rioting.
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Aoki
Harry Garko
Akaji Norioo
Masapo Ningini
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Portland
Republicans file petitions for statewide and district posts
Clyde B. Aitchison of Portland and J. W. Bailey of Portland join W. H. Brook of Ontario and W. P. Myers of Laidlaw in filing petitions with Secretary of State Benson for railroad commissioner second district legislature dairy and food commissioner and district attorney seventh district.
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Portland
W. H. Brook
Ontario
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W. P. Myers
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Benson
Big Tim Sullivan Shares Shoes With New York Poor
New York on February 6 marks the annual distribution by Hon. Timothy Sullivan known as Big Tim to Tammany supporters. Over 5000 pairs of $3 shoes and woolen stockings were given to poverty-stricken Bowery residents as tickets were issued to guests at his Christmas dinner. The date honors an event Sullivan does not reveal, but the tradition continues each year with thousands of supporters recalling their leader.
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Big Tim
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Frango Takes Refuge in Italy
Italy becomes home for ex Premier Franco who has arrived there and vows never to return to Portugal. Manuel, the boy king, demonstrates surprising grasp of government as advisors watch. The cabinet seeks his promise not to attend his father and brother’s funeral, but the king intends to go despite danger. diplomatic corps will visit the chapel in state tomorrow.
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Morse Is Missing in New York February Panic Link
Wall street speculates on the whereabouts of Charles W. Morse, associate of Heinze in banking, who vanished two days ago. His attorney says Morse went to Europe for a short rest and may settle in Paris where he owns a mansion. He reportedly saved about a million from the wreck and was worth about 29 million last September. Benjamin W. Morse, a Harvard student and son, said his father was in New York and had been heard from last night.
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Paris
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Homestead and Desert Entries Reported for 1907 at Cheyenne
Cheyenne records show 1121 homestead entries in 1907 totaling 163080 acres, with 90 percent in Laramie county and the rest split between Albany and Carbon. Desert entries numbered 109 covering 18409 acres, mainly in Albany and Carbon. There were 200 relinquishments across homestead desert timber stone and mineral in 1907.
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Cheyenne Land Office
Laramie
Albany
Carbon
Acrobat Ernest Hempel Dies From Theater Fall Injuries
Ernest Hempel, the acrobat who broke his neck in a fall during rehearsal at Fritz's theater, died last night at Good Samaritan hospital after surgeons performed a tense operation. He showed brief improvement before sinking and passing away.
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Roseburg Advances Paving Plans for Main Streets This Spring
Roseburg moves to initiate paving of the three principal streets this spring, outlining early steps for street work and public improvements in the city.
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Roseburg
Trial of Aga Record Break Trial of Aga Record Break
Over 60 witnesses testified in a high profile trial as prosecutors challenged a record set by a former Aga official. The case drew intense scrutiny from regional authorities and the public.
Trial in Haage case spans seven days in grand jury room
The Haage case consumed seven days of circuit court with over 60 witnesses, 24 for the state and 29 for the defense, plus grand jury proceedings. Four prominent city attorneys led the arguments, with District Attorney Phelps and John McCourt for the state and Col. J. H. Raley and Judge James A. Fee for the defense. Expected jury deliberation stretched to late tonight or tomorrow morning.
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Frank Sabing
Phelps
John McCourt
Haaga
J. F. Shelton
Echo
J. H. Raley
James A. Fee
Hatga
F. T. George
Fee
Col. Raley
Negro Suspect Arrested in Tacoma Murder Case
Detectives arrested Hayden Peoples, colored, and charged him with the murder of Henry Syford of St. Joseph Missouri. A $5000 reward remains for the killer's capture.
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Hayden Peoples
Henry Syford
St. Joseph
Syford
County Court Handles Ten Road Petitions
Today the county court examined ten road petitions in first reading. Viewers filed reports on routes in the McKay Cabbage Hill and Hermiston sections.
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McKay
Cabbage Hill
Hermiston
Fires in Portland Cause 10000 Damage Yesterday
Three fires in Portland yesterday caused about ten thousand dollars in damage. No injuries were reported and investigations are underway.
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Wreck attempts plaguing Nevada California Oregon line
In Reno Nevada authorities offer a 200 reward for capturing those sabotaging the Nevada California Oregon railroad Express running between Likely and Reno. Frequent obstructions appear on the track with boulders and even a heavy rail chained across the ties discovered recently.
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