Schmidt says insanity plea was a pure sham
New York Feb 17 Anna Aumuller died from an illegal operation, a confession attributed to Hans Schmidt who was convicted of her murder. He claimed others performed the procedure, then he cut up and disposed of the body to hide the death. He said he loved her and feared losing her, and suggested no divine command led to a sacrifice.
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New York
Anna Aumuller
Hans Schmidt
Sing Sing
Schmidt
Aumuller
Insanity Acts Claimed to Be Feigned, Admitted
A source profile notes a man admitted that his apparent lunacy was staged. He disclosed that all acts of insanity were simulated. The confession suggests a planned deception rather than genuine mental illness.
A C Glee Club Ready For Alta Theater Concert
The Oregon Agricultural College Glee Club under Professor William Frederick Gaskins arrives by special car on train No 17 after a northern tour of Baker Union and Wallowa counties. The 8 15 p m concert at Alta theater features quartet tracings violin solos and choruses with praise from Portland critics calling the program wholesome and better than many vaudeville acts.
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Baker
Union
Wallowa
A. C. Glee Club
William Frederick Gaskins
Alta Theater
O. A.C. Glee Club
Portland
the Journal
Oregon Agricultural College Glee Club
Russell
Personal crisis reports fall in Vienna in 1913
Vienna figures show a decline in personal crisis reports and suicide attempts for the year ending 1913. The past year recorded 1485 cases, down from 1558 in 1912, with women often failing in suicide attempts and men more often succeeding. many cases involved children linked to bad school reports.
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Vienna
Newsy Notes Of Pendleton Fumigation At School Over Smallpox
Pendleton's Washington school building was fumigated this morning to kill potential smallpox germs after reports of illness among a teacher. Also, Joseph Kane of McKay Creek dies in Phoenix and his body heads to Pendleton for a 10 o'clock Catholic church funeral, shipped via San Francisco. High School sweaters honoring the football champions arrive at Baer hardware, white with an orange P and patent necks offering eight wearing styles.
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Washington
Baer Hardware
Ladow's
Oregon
Sunday School Delegation Seeks Umatilla County Convention
A large delegation of Sunday school workers travels to Pilot Rock for the annual Umatilla County Sunday School association convention. Pendleton is represented by a full quota from each church with Si Reetz as president and Mrs. 5S. A. Lowell as vice president. The convention runs until noon tomorrow.
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Pilot Rock
Umatilla County
250 Will Come to Pendleton for Bulgin Revival
News from Walla Walla reports 250 church members pledged to travel to Pendleton next Tuesday February 24 to hear Rev FE J Bulgin preach and support the local revival. Walla Walla meetings drew such interest that Bulgin postponed his departure briefly.
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Pendleton
Walla Walla
FE. J. Bulgin
Trailroad Man Is Hurt In Kamela Wrecking Incident
J B Sullivan foreman of the car repair department of the W R and N Co at La Grande suffered a severe leg injury Sunday after supervising wrecking crew work and falling from an incline to the coal chute. Ligaments above and below the knee were torn loose. He was taken to La Grande and may be unable to walk for some time.
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J. B. Sullivan
la Grande
Kamela
Pendleton Faces La Grande In Key Friday Clash
Pendleton schedules a major season showdown with La Grande for Friday as one of the pivotal basketball games of the year. Pendleton seeks a win at home to strengthen its standings while La Grande aims to upset the rival and boost its position in the league race.
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Pendleton
la Grande
Pendleton and La Grande High Meet for Supremacy
La Grande claims a stronger team this year as Pendleton and La Grande prep on the local floor to settle supremacy. Roy Chambers faces grand jury bound over in $250 for stealing two auto tires from Will Moore. tires recovered.
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Pendleton
la Grande
Hound
Roy Chambers
Will Moore
Grand
Pesce Parkes
Realty Transfers List Names and Details
Realty transfers show Wilhelm Breding to Chris Breding for 1050 pounds an undivided one fifth interest in northwest quarter of section 33 two north, and George TL Pomeroy with wife to J S Johns for all their interest in a quarter section tying in section 26 two north, and Charles C Huestis to J S Johns for the same portion.
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Wilhelm Breding
Chris Breding
George TL. Pomeroy
J. S. Johns
Charles C. Huestis
J Ss. Johns
Pendleton Water Clerk Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Charles M. Stype, chief clerk in the Pendleton water department, was seized with a sudden acute attack of appendicitis this morning. He was taken to St. Anthony's hospital where an operation to remove the appendix was performed. The operation was very successful and the patient has rallied well.
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Charles M. Stype
Pendleton
Fought Necro's Battle and Fined for Assault
George McLaren faced a ten dollar fine after an early morning incident at the St. George cafe. A black man demanded liquor, was refused, and a confrontation ensued with the waitress and staff. McLaren knocked down the porter when the colored man helped, leading to arrests and bail posted and forfeited.
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George McLaren
St. George Cafe
McLaren
Scheer
Peterson Enters Democratic AG Nomination Fight
Local attorney M. W. Peterson confirmed his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for attorney general. He said he was urged by prominent Democratic figures to run and that he will cast his hat in the ring. The remarks came after his informal announcement while in Portland and subsequent wire reports.
Hansell Trial Set In Portland Court
George W. Hansell a Freewater churchman and farmer held for sending obscene matter through the mails to several ladies will stand trial in the U S court at Portland on the first Monday in May He appeared yesterday before Judge R S Bean and pleaded not guilty Represented by Peterson and Bishop he remains out on $2500 bonds.
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Hansell
George W. Hansell
Freewater
U. S
Portland
R. S. Bean
Peterson & Bishop
A Bad Penny Returns to Salem for Trial
A man known as J. J. Penny, tied to a charge of stealing a horse and buggy, is to be transported to Salem for trial. He was arrested recently on a mortgaged furniture selling charge in Helix, and the Salem police wired Chief Kearney that an officer would arrive Thursday to take him there.
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Nellie Wren
J. B. Hoover
Portland
U.S
Fuller
Utah
Idaho
Wells
Anyeth
J. J. Penny
Salem
Helix
Kearney
Suit Grows Out of Recent Trial
Henry T Hill files suit against William M and George F Smiley arising from a furniture sale to William Smiley for 1300 with a land mortgage held in trust by George F Smiley. Hill says he loaned 21 to J F Temple for the defendants and was to be paid from the 1300, but never received it. James A Fee represents the plaintiff.
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George F Smiley
J. F. Temple
William M
George F. Smiley
Henry T Hill
Walla Walla
William Smile
Hill
George Smiley
Temple
James A Fee
Oyster stew caused OLeary's cow incident in Chicago
Chicago February 17 an oyster stew was the actual cause of the Chi century cow incident a historic misfire tied to a kitchen accident and a famous tale of dairy and disaster the report notes a culinary mishap leading to the broader legend surrounding OLeary's cow
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Chicago
Golden wedding hosts linked to famous 1871 fire tale
Mr and Mrs Daniels, longtime neighbors of Mrs O Leary who once peddled milk, recalled the dance that night. They said hunger at midnight left them short of milk for an oyster stew, and Mrs Leary reportedly tried to milk her cow Bossy, whose kick allegedly toppled a lantern, sparking the blaze blamed on the era.
Tulane Students Issue Dress Reform Ultimatum Card
Tulane University students distribute a provocative proclamation from the Our Future Wives club. It sets annual dress limits including hats fifteen dollars and dresses forty dollars, bans cosmetics and perfumes, and allows silk stockings while jewelry is limited to a wedding ring.
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New Orleans
Our Future Wives
Tulane University
Norway Seeks Trade Reform for Diplomatic Service
Christiania Feb 17 The royal commission formed in 1912 to reorganize Norway's diplomatic and consular service proposes a final report calling for a competent business council to aid the foreign office in negotiating commercial treaties. It also urges linking the diplomatic and consular services and opening all paid positions to Norwegians.
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Christiania
Norway
Royal Commission
Foreign Office
A C Glee Club Plans Evening Concert at Alta Theater
At the Alta theater the O A C glee club will give a concert this evening. The personnel includes Joy W. Scudder as president Fred A. Holmes as manager Mr A M Woodman as accompanist and members L R Johnson E J McCollum W W Boon G B Hollowell T A Rice and others with J W Scudder M H Jordan Avery Steinmetz and D W Pinkney among basses tenors and violin soloists plus Harry Russell as stunt man.
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Alta Theater
W. Flint
Olaf Jonasen
R. E. Nicholson
J. W. Scudder
M. H. Jordan
Avery Steinmetz
A. B. Chindgren
D. W. Pinkney
Lawrence Skipton
Harry Russell
Government aims to bolster Norwegian abroad representation
The government seeks to strengthen Norwegian representation abroad to widen openings for trade and shipping, aiming to improve economic reach and influence through enhanced diplomatic presence.
Liner Roma Refloats After Grounding off Brenton's Reef
The Cabre Liner Roma ran aground on Brenton's reef last night but freed itself today with no serious damage. She carried 427 passengers and a crew of about 100 as a favorable wind shift allowed an unassisted refloat.
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Providence
Roma
Brenton‘s Reef
Body of Girl Found by Pathern in a Cemetery
In Aurora on February 17 the body of Miss Tracy Hollander was found by her father Louis Hollander. Authorities report a crushed skull, apparently caused by a club. The victim, identified as a Hollander, lived locally.
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Pather
Aurora
Tracy
Hollander
Louis Hollander
Economic students learn how to work at UW
Home Economic Department students at the University of Washington will be taught practical housekeeping under Professor Frederick Osborne. Lessons cover handling flat irons physics and sweeping with hands on performance to prove understanding. The course includes wallpaper impact on lighting and other cleaning skills.
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Seattle
Home Economic Department
University of Washington
Frederick Osborne
Rejected Suitor Arrested in Cemetery Murder Case
In St. Nicholas cemetery Anthony Pedores was arrested after a murder in the area. He denied knowledge of the crime and suggested robbery as a possible motive. Snow on the corpse showed a violent struggle.
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St. Nicholas Cemetery
Anthony Pedores
Explosion Kills One at Tunnelton Plant in Pa
Explosion wrecked the West Pennsylvania Power plant at Tunnelton near Johnstown. One man was killed, two are missing, and the mixing house was blown to atoms. Cause not known.
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Johnstone
Tunnelton
Here
West Pennsylvania Power Company
Boston Americans Pilot Jake Stahl Admits Talks With Federals
Chicago Feb 17 Jake Stahl former Boston Americans leader of the world champions acknowledged he has been in negotiation with federal authorities. The disclosure comes amid ongoing scrutiny of baseball management and possible reforms affecting the league and its players.
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Chicago
Jake Stahl
Boston Americans
Federals
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