Saloon Pressure at Pilot Rock Triggers Stand by Employer
In Pilot Rock a 12 member saloon committee demanded hardware store worker C C Tillison resign over anti gambling and prohibition views. Tillison refused to quit his talks and employer Thomas Jacques declined to discharge him, saying he hires who prove satisfactory. Community division grows as threats linger and further developments anticipated.
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Thomas Jacques
Pilot Rock
Tillison
Jacques
Tillisan
Minnesota
Tillman
Walla Walla Spokane Trippers Leave San Francisco for Los Angeles
Two hundred twenty two excursionists from Walla Walla and Spokane have enjoyed nights and receptions in San Francisco since Monday. They depart tonight for Los Angeles with a first stop at Palo Alto to visit Stanford University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Walla Walla
Spokane
Jin
Los Angeles
Palo Alto
Stanford University
Santa Fe Woman Assaulted Sparks Lynching Fear
In Santa Fe New Mexico on February 12 Margaret Casing a Las Vegas night operator was assaulted by two men identified as F Garden and Frank Brown both Mexican and half breed Mexican. Authorities fear lynching and are taking steps to call out the militia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
N. M
Margaret Casing
Las Vegas
F. Garden
Frank Brown
Armenian Band in Van Clash After Magazine Explosion
Vienna February 12 A clash as Armenians resisted Turkish forces at Van Asia Minor ended when a magazine exploded killing many on both sides. Armenian quarters suffered extensive damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Van
Asia Minor
Prominent Citizen of Dwight Distributes Birthday Gifts
A well known Dwight resident will celebrate his eightieth birthday by giving cash donations to widows within the town. The benefactor advertised for needy widows to inform the bank cashier with name and address to receive a liberal donation on February 13 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight, Ill
Dwight
Philanthopiat
Fiat National Bank
Paid Bank
Woolmen Adopt Resolutions and New Officers Elected
The Umatilla County Wool growers association passed a resolution protesting the Burket t bill and urging western lawmakers to study local grazing conditions before action. It charges forest policy discriminates against woolgrowers and calls for grazing lands to be allocated by a commission. The group also re elected K. G. Warner as president and announced R. N. Stanfield, Dan P. Smythe as officers and executive committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Forest Service
Oregon
Congress
United States
Umatilla County Association
K. G. Warner
R. N. Stanfield
Dan P. Smythe
A. A. Cole
Herbert Boylen
Wreck on Forest Grove Trestle Kills Three. Crashes 20 Hurt
Forest Grove Oregon February 12 an SP trestle wreck killed three and injured over twenty as a broken rail hurled smoking car and day coaches into a trench. Mrs Edward Bates and her five month old daughter died, J A McDonald of McMinnville also dead, many injured. An investigation will consider criminal carelessness charges against railroad officials.
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Babe
Winlow
Forest Grove
Ore
Southern Pacific
Edward Bates
J. A. McDonald
McMinnville
J. H. Brown
Sheridan
P. S. Ridgeway
Portland
L. HE. Harbur
B. H. Grant
W. L. Henri McMinnville
M. Mayberger
M. W. Gordon
R. G. Dexter
Alex Apepal
G. M. Badders
Carlton
J. E. Brown
J. G. Brown
James Brown
Frank Knight
Dilley
D. Stout
J. W. Howard
Cleveland
Ohio
C. C. Peerine
North Yambhill
Mat Katsas
J. A. Cunningham
Grace Harding
Gaston
Oregon
Frank Brown
G. B. Tucker
Butler
P. J. Lady
Hazel Lady
McDonald
Shaw Opens Campaign in Marshall After Resigning
Leslie M. Shaw former secretary of the treasury and ex president of the Carnegie Trust company of New York opened his presidential campaign in Marshall Michigan two hours after resigning. He stepped down at 8 and delivered his initial address before the local republican club at 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall, Mich
Carnegie Trust Company of New York
Leslie M. Shaw
Governor Orders AG to Prosecute American Ice Co in NY
Governor Hughes directs Attorney General Jackson to take over the case against the American Ice Company for violations of Donnelly anti trust law and penal code. Jerome has been criticized for his handling of the prosecution and is removed from public duties in this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
American Ice Company
New York
Jerome
Hughes
Grand Jury
New York County
Loe Trust
Plans Unveiled for National Apple Show in Spokane
A Spokane committee outlined bold aims for next December's national apple show. The plans include $4000 in premiums, a U S government exhibit of new varieties with experts, and a large gathering of northwest orchardists to showcase the event as the biggest of its kind in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
United States
Northwest
Spokane Horticultural Association
Sevey Sued for 389 Dollars by Wade
Henry Wade has started suit against Charles Sevey to collect 389 dollars claimed as owed on pooled accounts. Attorneys for the plaintiff are D. W. Bailey and J. B. Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Sevey
Henry Wade
Charles Sevey
D. W. Bailey
J. B. Perry
City Urged to Back Federal Court Headquarters
At 7 40 this evening the Commercial association will hold a special meeting to press for Pendleton as the federal court district seat. Local backers claim Pendleton should host the court, with Congressman Ellis backing it and Senator Fulton favoring Baker City. The meeting aims to pass resolutions to strengthen support for Congressmen Bilis and to mobilize business leaders to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Association
Federal Court District
Pendleton
Ellis
Fulton
Baker City
Umatilla
Railroad commission heads to Forest Grove wreck site
Salem February 12 The railroad commission led by Oswald West Thomas Campbell and Clyde B Atchinson departed for Forest Grove to probe the Southern Pacific wreck that occurred last evening resulting in three deaths and 23 injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Railroad Commission
Oswald West
Thomas Campbell
Clyde B. Atchinson
Forest Grove
Southern Pacific
Caruso’s Persecutor Fined for Drunkenness
New York Feb 12 Mrs Anna Stanhope who accused Enrico Caruso of harassing her at Central Park's monkey house last year was fined one cent yesterday for being intoxicated.
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New York
Anna Stanhope
Enrico Caruso
Central Park
Trial trip of Chester stars new scout cruiser tests
Washington notes strong naval interest in the Chester trial run over Rockland Maine the first vessel of its class to be tested Birmingham to trial March 2 and Salem delayed at Quincy with months to go Parsons turbine versus reciprocating engines to be directly compared aboard ships of identical design and displacement Atlantic coast runs to compare turbine types and Curtis turbine details will guide future navy policy on battleship propulsion later this year
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Washington
Chester
Rockland
Birmingham
Salem
Quincy
Mass
Atlantic
Curtis
Navy Department
Bank Robbers Secure $25,000 in Willard Bank Heist
In Rich Hill Missouri on February 12, robbers blew open the Farmers Manufacturers Bank safe, escaping with about $25,000 in cash. The floor was littered with silver and notes as two dynamite charges opened the strong box. Hundreds woke to explosions, but the thieves fled. Police suspect the same men who robbed Willard Monday night of $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Bank
Rich Hill
Farmers Manufacturers Bank
J. T. Moore
Willard
Judge Burnett May Be New District Attorney
Washington early February reports Judge Geo H Burnett of Salem is under consideration for United States district attorney for Oregon. He is strongly recommended by U Ren and Heney and is likely to be appointed.
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Burnett
Washington
Geo. H. Burnett
Salem
United States
Oregon
U'Ren and Heney
Sheepmen from Washington Visit Walla Walla Officials
H C Bryson of Walla Walla and several sheep men connected to the Intel sheep caseshow pending met today with county sheep officials. Those with Mr Bryson included S Sherman, L A Von Hollebeke and W C Johnson to discuss the results now on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
H. C. Bryson
Walla Walla
Intel
Wuwmatilla County
Mr. Bryson
Sherman
Ll. A. von Hollebeke
W. C. Johnson
Hindu seeks citizenship in Linn County clerk decision
The Linn County clerk faced a Hindu applicant asking to file a declaration of intention for citizenship. Federal law restricts citizenship to Caucasians and those of African descent, so the clerk must classify the Hindu. He ultimately allowed the applicant to file the declaration of intention, noting the man's peculiar white status.
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Linn County
Benton County
Wash
Rayner Attacks Roosevelt and Aldrich Bill in Senate
Senator Rayner criticizes the administration and the Aldrich financial bill in Washington accusing the White House of unlawful reform methods and warning that the bill fails to provide for bank reserves while urging reform to curb special interests in banking and the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich Financial Bill
Washington
Aldrich Financial
Rayner
Maryland
White House
Tressury
Bingham Springs Resort Sale Ties to J A Borie
J A Borie appears poised to purchase the Bingham Springs resort and 00 acres of adjoining land under the terms of Dr. Bingham's will. If completed, Borie will develop the property into a premier Northwest summer resort with electric lights, improved roads, and an auto line to the railroad station. Earl Borie would join his father in management as Cedarland plans unfold.
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Bingham
Borie
Bingham Springs
J. A. Borie
Pendleton
Oregon
Borle
Northwest
Charles H. Carter
Cope
Portland
Inland Empire
Mr. Borie
Earl Borie
Seattle
Hs Father
Engagement of Miss Maude Ashford to Henry Davis Broken
Miss Maude Ashford ends engagement with Hon. Henry Gasaway Davis saying she did not wish to disrupt family relations at the Davis home. The move leaves the social scene focusing on the couple’s split and implications for families involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Ashford
Henry Gasaway Davis
Davis
Woodmen May Buy Basler Building On Main Street
Pendleton Camp No 41 Woodmen of the World pursues the Basler building vacated by Mrs. Hunters furniture. If purchased they will add a second story lodge room and renovate the lower floor to rent. The Easler building at Main Street near Hotel St George is a key city site and Basler previously occupied it until selling to Graham and Hunter. Pendleton is a large camp with about 500 members and over 9600 dollars in cash for investment.
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Pendleton Camp No. 41
Woodmen of the World
Basler
Main Street
Hunter
Easler
Hotel St George
Main E Street
Graham and Hunter
Pendleton Camps
Oregon
Pacific
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C. S. Tillison
Tee
Inland Empire Excursioni
Frisco
Ilinoia
Policy
Mayner
Shaw
Trust Company
Caruso
Maine
Missouri
Roosevelt
Binge Springs
Tain Resort
Basler Building
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