Pendleton Tribune Control Battle In Circuit Court
Two suits filed today challenge control of the Pendleton Tribune. Dodd seeks a receiver while insurgent directors demand accountability and the removal of Dodd, with allegations of missing by laws and a plot to shift the paper to the Democratic side.
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Dodd
Tribune Stock Os
Demormisc Party
Pendleton Tribune
Cirouit
G. P. Dodd
Mitter
Tribune
Dodd Hae
Lon
H. W. Stewart
Mergenthaler Linotype Company
Hoe Prees Company
Pendleton Savings Bank
Senate committee backs gambling ban for territories and rail line relief
The senate committee on territories reports favorably a bill prohibiting gambling in Alaska, Arizona, Indian Territory and Oklahoma. The panel also approves a bill granting a railroad company authority to build a line from Cordova Bay to Eagle and Yukon, but with the subsidy provision removed.
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Washington
Senate
Alaska
Arizona
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Alsc
Cordova Bay
Eagle
Yukon
Committee On Territories
New Mexico
Two Hung From One Gallows In Chicago Murders
In Chicago February 14 1900 Robert Newcombe a triple murderer was hanged at 10 44 am after his claim of sanity was tested and a stay sought for John Mueller who killed his wife and two children. Mueller was later pronounced sane and hanged at 12 44 pm after a delay for mental examination.
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Chicago
Robert Newcombe
Florence Poor
Walter Blue
John Shine
Newcombers
John Mueller
Mueller
Barnes
Peters
Hugh T. Patrick
Northwestern Univeraity Medical School
Patrick
Costa Rican Inter Oceanic Railroad to Boost Trade
Washington reports Costa Rica plans to complete an inter ocean railroad from Limon to Puntarenas this year. It will ease coffee exports, attract tourists, and offer a healthier route than the Panama passage. Only five miles remain to build despite steep grades.
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Washington
William L. Merry
San Jose
Sonta Rica
Limon
Putta Ronas
Costa Rica
Panama
Will Not Make Brick at Washington Penitentiary
Walla Walla February 16 The brick yard at the state penitentiary will not operate this year and likely be closed permanently due to competition from Walla Walla and Weston brick firms. State audit board members M I Kincaid J A Davie and A T Jones inspected the prison facilities and recommended shutting the brickyard. A boycott by local builders reduced demand and unsold stock remains. about 2 529 000 bricks are on hand while monthly sales barely reach 20 000.
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Walla Walla
Weston Brick Concern
M. I. Kincaid
J. 4. Davie
A. T. Jones
State Board of Audit and Centre
Northwestern Coming to Puget Sound Trail
Seattle sources report Chicago and Northwestern quietly securing terminal grounds in Seattle and planning a line from Casper Wyoming to Puget Sound. Industry chatter says Vanderbilts dream of an Atlantic to Pacific railway may be realized within two years as UP rights shift and construction accelerates toward Pocatello Idaho.
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Seattle
Chicago & Northwestern
Casper
Wyo
Puget
Vanderbilts
Atlantic
Pacific
Northwestern
Union Pacific
Milwaukee
Ward
Elkhorn and
Fremont
Pocatello
Idaho
Northwestern to Decide on Road Extension to the Coast
The article notes no move to extend the line yet but highlights growing activity by the railroad and expects a new extension. It compares the Northern Pacific with Milwaukee and anticipates Northwestern observing Milwaukee’s actions before starting work. The plan involves reaching the coast after decisions.
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Milwaukee
Home for Japanese Women in Seattle Opens
Seattle February 14 The Home for Japanese Women opened in Seattle run by a local association. Miss Nellie Blaite, noted for missionary work in Japan, directs the effort to shelter helpless oriental women and aid newcomers. It is the first such home in the United States and assists nearly an- and feeble Japanese sent back to Japan.
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Seattle
Sewttle
Nellie Blaite
Japan
United States
Seattle Registration Up To 21 539 In 1904 Election
Seattle February 14 The total registration of qualified electors for the coming municipal election is 21 549. The books closed at midnight last night and the rush continued. The total registration for the spring election in 1904 aggregated 19 049.
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Seattle
Seatle
Armour, Meeker, Connor testify on packers immunity claim
Pine, Chicago, Feb 16. Charles W Armour president of Armour & Co testified today to sustain the packers immunity claim. Arthur Meeker and T J Connor were witnesses.
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Chicago
Charles W. Armour
Armour & Co
Danish King Buried on Roskilde Island Sunday
King Christian’s body was moved to Roskilde island in Seeland today for interment Sunday beside Denmark’s former monarchs as the ancient capital’s burial site hosts the royal remains.
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Copenhagen
Christian
Roskilde
Seeland
Denmark
Japanese Steamer Kuiho Maru Wrecked Near Okushi ri
Japanese steamer Kuiho Maru was wrecked off Okushi ri near Yokohama on February 16. The vessel is reported a complete loss with details scarce and no immediate word on casualties. Local authorities and salvage teams are assessing the scene.
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Yokohama
Okushiri
Poison mystery deepens in Harnett family case
Stockton, Feb 16 The Harnett poison mystery widens as Coroner Southworth analyzes James Harnett s stomach. He expects no result before evening and believes Barnett s death and likely two children s deaths were caused by a poisonous substance. The entire family, including Barnett s sister and brother, shared the same meals, yet only three died along with nurse Mrs Hartley.
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Stockton
Cal
Harnett
Southworth
James Harnett
Barnett
Mrs. Hartley
Taggart Given Custody After Court Hearing
In Wooster on February 16 Captain Taggart appeared and said he did not know his wife’s whereabouts but could care for the boys. The court granted him full custody with limited visiting rights for Mrs Taggart and retained judicial custody, reserve to remove the children if needed.
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Taggart
Wooster
United States
Eight Ariadne Crew Saved After Shipwreck Off Maratlan
The City of Panama brought eight crew members of the bark Ariadne, Captain Krager, ashore wrecked off Maratlan January 7. The Ariadne had been bound for Port Townsend. Eight more crewmen will join on the Mora within days.
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San Francisco
City of Panama
Krager
Maratlan
Vesse
Port Townsend
Storms Offered Nevada Mining Empire Post
Daniel Storms, Indiana secretary of state, faces a westward move as Empire Investment offers him an executive role at 812,000 per year. The proposal comes amid a controversy with Governor Hanley and possible resignation.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Daniel Storms
Empire Investment Company
Nevada
Storms
Hanley
Smuggler Gang Busted by King Detective Agency
David Herron of the King Detective Agency Minneapolis arrested Mark Rathdrum in Salt Lake City on the charge of smuggling mortgaged property from Canada into Minnesota. Rathdrum and partners allegedly ran an embezzling scheme, mortgaging horses and goods in Canada then selling them in Minnesota before heading west. The case outlines cross border smuggling routes and habitual theft patterns between Canada and northern U S states.
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Salt Lake
King
Ageney
Selting
Minnesota
Dominion
Jorse
May Delon
David Herron
King Detective Agency
Minneapolis
Spokane
Mark Rathurum
Dominion Secret Service
Assiniboia
Emu Slink
Rathdram
Herron
Salt Lake City
Rathdrum
I Dray and Trate
East
Canada
Canadian
Pacific Coast
United States
Mace Meeting of Democrats in Umatilla County
Chairman A D Stillman of the Umatilla County Democratic Central Committee plans a large meeting at Frazer theater to discuss candidates and form a county platform for the primary. The forecast supports irrigation policy, modern state irrigation law, Roosevelt forest reserve policy, and a state examiner of accounts.
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A. D. Stillman
Democratic Central Committee
Umatilla County
Frazer Theater
Democratic Party
Oregon
Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
State Examiner of
Chicago Wheat Market closes with mixed quotes
Chicago price sheet shows Wheat closing at RH 5-8 com at 427-5 and oats at 295-8 in the greatest wheat center. McCall Condition Desperate Lakewood New Jersey February 18 reports John A Mecall in critical condition. physicians concede no hope while not officially stating it.
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Chicago
King Menelik in London reports critical condition
Dispatches say King Menelik of Abyssinia is critically ill and considering appointing a successor. In Paris on Feb 16 a writ was served on Count Bont de Castellane as defendant in the separation proceedings of his wife.
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Menelik
London
Menelick
Abyssinia
Paris
Count Bont de Castellane
Travel agents visit city to promote rail routes
W H Ude of Spokane and We Brewster of Seattle, traveling passenger agents for Northern Pacific and Maple Leaf, were in the city this evening to advocate for their roads. They departed over the W, & CR to Washington points, continuing their promotional tour.
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Ratiroal
W. H. Ude
Northern Pacific
Spokane
We & Brewster
Seattle
Ptay
Washington
Not Guilty Verdict For Pat Crowe Case
In Omaha on February 14 the jury acquitted Pat Crowe after an 80 hour deliberation. The panel stood seven to five for acquittal until an hour before the verdict, with failure to convict tied to Falile Cudahy’s inability to identify Crowe as the kidnapper.
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Omaha
Pat Crowe
Faldle Cudahy
Crowe
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