Thaw Trial Struggles as Juror Bolton's Wife Dies
Extreme court scene unfolds as juror Bolton rushes to his home in the Bronx after his wife Evelyn Bolton dies of a sudden illness amid Thaw testimony. Jerome seeks to shield Evelyn from perjury accusations while expert Evans testifies on Thaw statements. News desk notes court adjournments and filings about Thaw incarcere plans and newspaper mail ban talks.
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Denkle
Clourt Ad
Defom
Evans
Thaw
Jerome
New York
Howard Neweit
Evelyn
Thie State
Cutty
White
Eldter
Bolton
Rolion
Offeisse
Bronx
Delmas
Glen of Thanite
Locating the Capital Agreement Endorsed in Clarkston
Lewiston Clarkston Washington February 14 residents discussed forming a new state from parts of Toaha Washington and Monians. The Spokesman-Review outlines the proposal and the session ended with a bowndirlot on the measure.
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Clarkston
Lewleta Clarkston
Wash
Toaha
Washington
Major oil blast rocks Bayonne with 25000 barrels
New York dispatch reports an oil explosion at Bayonne New Jersey this morning. The blast shook Manhattan and Brooklyn but caused no injuries. Property damage is estimated at 200000 pounds.
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New York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Bayonne
N. J
Spokane Chamber Endorses State Capital Move to Lewiston Clarkston
In a large, well attended gathering at City Hall last evening the Spokane Chamber of Commerce endorsed creating a new state and stated that Spokane and neighboring regions would accept Lewiston and Clarkston as the executive seat. The meeting was the most successful and largest in the organization’s history.
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Chamber of Commerce
Frank E. Brown
Spokane
Lewiston
Clarkston
Sre
Will Anndon Tunnel Faces Opposition From Imperial Defense League
London Feb 14 The English Imperial Defense League meeting at the Army and Navy club urged the government not to entertain the Channel tunnel bill. With the secretary of war and all military heads opposed the prevailing view is the tunnel will be abandoned. Promoters warn surrender would follow if a nation invades. French reaction varies with some hurt by the Anglo French bond idea, others indifferent. The neometers vow to fight to a finish.
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English
Imperial Defense League
London
Channel Tunnel
Army
Great Britain
Parle
Local Option Law Sustained Across State
Salem Feb 14 Justice Eakin affirmed Judge Burnett's ruling in Baxter v Oregon upholding the local option law. The Supreme Court holds cities may not amend charters to bypass prohibition. precinct votes stand independently for prohibition. local option is a uniform state law, and municipal charters must conform accordingly.
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Salem
Eakin You
Jertiary
George H. Burnett
Coon County
George G. Baxter
Appallant
Onegeon
Baxter
Justice Court
Fon Opton
Jexis
Sn Elowit
Maintitt
Supreme Court
Pupils Promoted But No Teacher For New Class At Public School
About two weeks ago over 25 eighth grade pupils at Buegene Public Schools passed the midyear exam and were promoted to the high school But they cannot enter the institution as the board of education cannot secure a teacher to handle the increase The present teaching force is crowded and the teachers’ committee has tried to add a teacher but finds it almost impossible at the moment.
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Bue Gene
Board of Education
Accidental shooting death in Chicago home
In Chicago on February 14 Renton Kubhenhelmer, age 22, son of clothier Jonas Kubhenenhelmer, was found dead at his home with a bullet through the head. Officials say the death appears accidental, the pistol likely misfired during handling.
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Chicago
Renton Kubhenhelmer
Jonas Kubhenenhelmer
Knox Defends Smoot in Mormon Church Seat Fight
Senator Knox from Pennsylvania argues Smoot is not disqualified for federal office due to Mormon membership. He claims polygamy in Utah is over and questions the basis for excluding Smoot, insisting his oath would be violated by voting for expulsion. Trial notes also report Herman case adjournment and arbitration moves with Nicaragua and Honduras.
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Herman
State Department
Nicaragua
Hoodurs
Woshington
Fett
Knox
Pennsylvania
Smoot
Senate
Utah
Terman
Washington
Thiman
Dillingham
Bacon
Tillman
Tilman
Patterson
Dlllngham
Falranke
Salem
Nottingham
Committee On Revision of Laws
Mome
Committee On Medicine and Pharmacy
Marknomas
Committee On Medicine
Owith
Hila
Committee On
Newspapers suspended in Butte amid pressmen strike
Newspapers face suspension in Butte as pressmen retire. In Chicago on February 14 wheat opened at 1 1 8 and closed at 79 1 4. Corn opened at 46 and closed at 47 4 5. Ants opened at 40 3 8 and closed at 47 8.
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Butte
Chicago
Farm Bulletins Open to Oregon Farmers Free Request
Dr James Withycombe head of the Corvallis state experiment station releases four farm bulletins No 89 to 92 on cream separator efficiency acid soils forage crops and the walnut in Oregon all free to Oregon residents upon request. The Union Woolen Mill resumes operations February 11 with manager Wilbur and $75 000 in orders ahead for blankets.
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James Withycombe
Cor- Vallie
Oregon
Washington
Res
Corval
Union Woolen Mill
Wilbur
Legislature adjourns as bills pass and vetoes noted
Salem officials pass the general appropriation bill increasing traveling allowances for state officials. The governor vetoes the juvenile court bill due to cost. The House supports a two-state boundary plan for Umatila Wallowa and Union counties and contemplates a two-school system with a governor state officers panel for selection.
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Senate
Cmatutla-Union-Wallowa
Gowerto
Salem
House
Smith
Umatilla
Umatila
Wallowa
Union Counties
Constitutional convention weighs barring insurers for nonpayment
Guthrie Okla Feb 14 A proposition before the constitutional convention seeks to bar from the state 82 insurance companies failing to pay their dues or obligations. A debate centers on enforcing financial standards and removing noncompliant firms from the insurance market.
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Guthrie
Okla
San Francis
Court session sets trials for April in APITIT
In the circuit court the afternoon docket includes the cases of Mabel Warner on the first day and Jesse Rowley immediately after. Also listed are the First National Bank of Pomeroy v. FP McCullough and M H Gillette, JF A Manning, with A Perard and A P Thonimus postponed to the April session. No definite dates yet for the latter.
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Ciircuit Court
Mabel Warner
Jesse Rowley
First National Bank of
Origin of Irrigation Act by Francis G. Newlands
Senator Francis G Newlands of Nevada describes the origin of the national reclamation act now in force. He outlines debates among nationalizing irrigation, state confinement, and land cession options. A 13 state territorial committee and a 17 member subcommittee led to a unanimous recommendation, guiding passage aimed at homeseekers and preventing monopoly.
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Senate
Francis G. Newlands
Nevada
West
House
Hitchcock
Roosevelt
Tracked by Train Wreck Hurts Rev W B Pope at Hermiston
Rev W B Pope formerly pastor of the Fire Baptist Church Pendleton now a state missionary for the Oregon Baptist church was struck by westbound O R & N No 5 at Hermiston at 6 this morning. He suffered a broken left arm a scalp wound and back injuries but no danger is seen. He was treated at the Hermiston hotel and at least one arm fracture was reduced. Pope’s home is in McMinnville.
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Hermiston
Oven—P
the Baptist Church
Pendleton
W. B. Pope
Fire Baptist Cdurch
Baptist Church
Oregon
Portland
Trev
Pope
McMinnville
Indians Seek Federal Probe of Tribe Burning
Trintilia Todians file complaints with Washington asking for an official investigation into the burning of five Indians on the Uma tut h agency reservation. Leading tribe members prepared the request and sent it to federal authorities as they press for a thorough inquiry.
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Trintilia Todians
Umatuth
Washington
Tine Not Sold the Optimist Editor Keeps Dalles Papers
A. Bennett, editor and proprietor of The Dalles Optimist, announces he has not sold the paper. He will continue to publish The Optimist and also run the Irrigan Irrigator, which he has repurchased, balancing duties between the two papers.
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Optimist
A. Bennett
The
Dalles Optimist
Dalles
OWL
Walla Walla Wedding Delayed News Reaches Friends
Miss Zohn Bowman of this city and Harry Ackertil of Portland wed in Walla Walla a few days ago. Due to suspended mail service, friends here are only now learning of the marriage, with Marriot in Wathe Wayshe noted in the report.
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Marriot
Wathe Wayshe
Zohn Bowman
Harry Ackertil
Portland
Walla Walls
Walla Walla
Mixa Bowman
Sprinkling Contract Tenders to Open Season
City council orders bids for street sprinkling in 1907 to secure cheaper, better terms. West Court street opening debated after discovery of prior deed to Pedro Bros. Damages sought of 750 for right of way. condemnation options discussed. Minors saloon ordinance passed and liquor licenses granted. Osteopathy bill action moves to revision of laws. Traffic fatality in Austin suburb reported. operator detained.
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West Court Street
Pedro Bros
Charles Cuoningham
Hazeltreet
Ume
Fee
McCormmach
Thompson
Mumm
West Court
Hagel Street
Charles Cunningham
Counel
Pauw Hemmelgorn
John Estes & Co
Four Johnson Children Die in House Fire in Dota
In Bridgeville, Isaac EL Johnson’s home caught fire in the morning. Johnson’s four children perished. the eldest daughter reportedly leaped from a window to escape, while others fell inside the burning house.
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Bridgeville
Dota
Pet
Isaac EL Johnson
Johnson
Johnean
Chile
Root
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