Gore Exonerated in Oklahoma Civil Suit Verdict
Senator Gore is exonerated in a $50,000 damages suit brought by Minnie E. Bond of Oklahoma City. The jury found the plaintiff’s evidence insufficient and returned a verdict for the defendant within five minutes of retiring. A courtroom eruption followed as Gore and his wife received cheers and congratulations. An appeal is planned by Mrs. Bond’s counsel.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
United States
Thomas P. Gore
Minnie E. Bond
E. J. Giddings
Gore
Clark
Senator Gore
White House
Mrs Stonebracker Divorce Witness Sought in Pittsburg Case
Detectives seek a prominent Pittsburg Steel trust official as a witness in the divorce suit brought by her husband against Constance Stonebracker. The official eludes service in New York, naming him could influence the case. Also mentioned is Big Bill Edwards, former street cleaning commissioner of New York City and ex Princeton football star.
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Pittsburg
Steel Trust
Constance Stonebracker
New York
Big Bill" Edwards
New York City
Gaynor
Edwards
Princeton
Oregon Development Congress draws hundreds to Eugene
Several hundred delegates and prominent men gather in Eugene Oregon for the Oregon Development Congress. This afternoon the meeting will discuss matters of importance to the state's development.
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Eugene
Ore
Oregon Development Congress
O Shaughnessy Faces Threats From El Imparcial Editor
Wilson administration and Americans are targets of sharp attacks by El Imparcial editor Diaz Miron. O Shaughnessy, chargé d’affaires at the Mexican embassy, warns of being shot if Miron speaks to him or about him. Huerta marks his first anniversary with troop decorations, while no large ceremonies occur. Bryan cable tribute noted.
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O'shaughnessy
Huerta
Mexico City
Diaz Miron
Imparcial
el Imparcial
Miron
United Press
Shaughnessy
Bryan
Four Die as Freight Car Crash Near Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Feb 19. Four people died in last night’s railroad car wreck as two more deaths raised fatalities to four. The accident was caused by a motorman’s inability to stop a heavy freight car on a slippery track. The deceased were James Horan 15 Jacob Hardy Fletcher Roark and Harry Oliver, all on the rear platform of the passenger car. two of the 29 injured remained in peril.
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Indianapolis
Doctora
James Horan
Jacob Hardy
Fletcher Roark
Harry Oliver
Horan
Hardy
Pendleton Council Rules on Games of Chance and Tobacco
Pendleton city council endorsed strict enforcement of a new ordinance banning tobacco sales to minors under 18. debate focused on alleged games of chance in local cigar stores preying on youths, with Murphy urging police action and a call for a new chief if needed.
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Pendleton
BE. J. Murphy
Gore Exonerated by Jury Amid Damages Claim
Senator Gore is cleared of charges after a jury finds in his favor against a woman seeking 50 000 in damages. Alaska railroad bill passes the house and is sent to President Wilson after swift conferences. Floods sweep Southern California under the heaviest rains in years. Debate on the Baker immigration bill paused as committee resumes. A Denver couple is arrested amid threats from the district attorney. Mrs. Robert Loula Stevenson dies suddenly in California. D'fh D'Affairs O'Shaughnessy carries a revolver amid threats from a Mexico City editor. Mexican bandit Castillo guarded for El Paso transfer. Wreck near Indianapolis leaves four dead. Telegraphers' strike vote not canvassed until government mediator arrives. Oregon development congress opens in Eugene with many delegates. Former Mayor Matlock lauds Engineer Kelsey in a letter to the local mayor. Council attacks games of chance in cigar stores and criticizes police. Umatilla county farmers report graft in Canadian wheat handling. Water commission requests 40 000 bond issue. Coyote cutoff rumored to begin within a month. Si Reetz leads Sunday school association with Echo next convention place. Curt Bellinger named fire chief pro tem. Local railroad telegraphers threaten strike. Knights of Pythias Golden Jubilee tonight. P. H. S. to meet La Granite tomorrow.
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O'Shaughnessy
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el Paso
Indianapolis
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Matlock
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Kelsey
Brother
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Water Commission
Si Reetz
Sunday
Echo
Curt Bellinger
Knights of Pythias
la Granite
House
Territories Committee
Senate
Fitzgerald
New York
Congress
Pacific Ocean
Construction push eyed on Coyote cutoff project
Reports persist that actual construction on the Coyote cutoff will begin soon. E Benham, right of way agent for C W R N Co, was in Pendleton and left for Echo. West end residents and a Hermiston irrigationist say work should start within thirty days. A Twohy Bros railroad contractor rep will scout Umatilla County sites within a week for camps.
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Coyote Cutoff
E. Benham
Pendleton
Echo
Hermiston
Twohy ,Sros
Umatilla County
Alaska railroad bill moves toward presidential signing
The Alaska railroad measure authorizes a 1000 mile line from the coast to coal fields, with funding trimmed to 25 million from current funds. Congress faces a conference to resolve differences amid opposition efforts to delay final action.
Couple who threatened attorney arrested in Denver
Denver February 19 Don Blackwood and wife from Oakland Calif were arrested after threatening to kill District Attorney Rush unless he signed papers they presented. Rush met them at his gate persuaded them into his house and called police. A revolver was found on Blackwood and another in the wife’s muff. The man, a paranoiac, believed the district attorney intended to “get him.”
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Denver
Rush
Don Blackwood
Oakland
Cal
Searehed
Brickwood
Soft pedal accompanies Raker bill discussions
Washington February 19 The house immigration committee resumed consideration of the Raker exclusion bill today with the soft pedal in use. Chairman Burnett said most of the session would focus on Hindu immigration. Caminetti has been invited to reappear before the committee.
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Washington
House Immigration Committee
Burnett
Caminetti
First National Bank of Sumpter seeks new banking system
The First National Bank of Sumpter Oregon has filed an application to join the new banking system.
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Washington
First National Bank of Sumpter
Ore
Boy With Two Stomachs Revealed by X Ray
In Geneva Switzerland on February 19 doctors reported a 19 year old boy with twin stomachs after an X ray examination in a local hospital.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Antis Wanted Engineer Kelsey 10 Throw Own Eugene
A 1914 Eugene letter reveals mayoral backstory on engineer Kelsey who planned the Thorn Hollow project. J D Matlock describes Kelsey as capable, resisting city opponents, and recommends a competent superintendent to ensure proper construction and savings.
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ANTIS
Kelsey
Eugene
Torrential rainfall paralyzes Los Angeles area
Los Angeles faces one of its worst rainstorms with over four inches in the city by midnight and seven inches in Pasadena. Traffic is paralyzed, trains late, streets flooded, and sand and silt cleared from roads. Many businesses and homes flooded. Santa Barbara also reported water damage.
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Los Angeles
Cal
California
Pasadena
Santa Barbara
Strike vote delayed until mediator Hangar arrival
Portland Feb 19 telegraphers of the C W R N force lie on arms in fight for seniority rights shorter hours and pay increase. Vice President Manion says the strike vote will not be canvassed until government mediator Hangar arrives.
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Portland
Ore
Manion
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Precautions Tighten for Mexican Bandit Castillo
El Paso dated February 19 reports Castillo, the Mexican bandit, expected this afternoon from Hachita with extraordinary guard measures. He denies ordering the Cumbre tunnel destruction. American Counsel Edwards at Juarez secured Gustave Bauch’s meeting but not his release. trial hoped to yield acquittal.
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EL Paso
Castillo
Hachita
Cumbre
Edwards
Juarez
Gustave Bauch
Local Pythians Observe Golden Jubilee Tonight
Local Damon No 4 of the Knights of Pythias plans an open meeting in Fagles Woodmen hall tonight to mark the Golden Jubilee fifty years since the order was organized in Washington DC. An arranged musical program and a ritualistic ceremony will be featured. the event is open to both men and women and friends are invited.
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Order of Knights of Pythias
Washington, D. C
Damon No 4
Fagles-Woodmen Hall
Pendleton and La Grande to Clash in Key High School Game
Pendleton and La Grande high schools meet in a highly anticipated basketball clash at the gym tomorrow evening to decide the championship between the two teams. Both squads are well matched and eager to win as the series heads toward a return game in La Grande next week.
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la Grande
Pendleton High School
Pendieton
Union
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