Evelyn Sways Jury In Thaw Case With Diary Evidence
New York February 24 Abraham Hummel testified in Thaw trial and Evelyn’s statements exonerated White. Jerome confronted Evelyn over letters from J H Lyons bank officials and Thaw. Evelyn described in a 1902 diary her views on Thaw and White and a tendency toward madness. The examiner ended cross examination with Evelyn still smiling as the day closed.
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Evelyn
Jerome
White
New York
Abraham Hummel
Hartridge
J. H. Lyons
Union National Bank
Thaw
Hummel
Hummell
Abe Hummel
Hummel S
Delmas
Abraham Snydecker
Madison Square Tower
New Jersey
Mille le
Milly
Rector’s
Rector's
Talwore
Shoe
Harry
Ike
Monk Eastman
Crmay
Evelyn Hon
President Accepts Chief Engineer Stevens Resignation
Washington February 26. The president accepted the resignation of Chief Engineer Stevens and named Major Gothalls of the Army to succeed him. The administration also decided not to accept any bids for Panama Canal construction by contract.
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Washington
Stevens
Gothalls
Panama Canal
Woman's resolve in clash of words shines through
In a wartime style contest four days and a half long, a girl defeats her rival in a battle of wit. Her candor remains intact, and any weakness lies in the cleverness of her foe rather than her own virtue.
Reclamation Telephones Connect Echo Hermiston System
The Echo Hermiston irrigation project will gain telephone links from Echo to the dam headgate and along the main canal to the reservoir. Stations will be placed at intervals so ditch walkers can quickly notify headquarters in case of breaks or accidents.
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Echo- Hermiston
Echo
PERKINS GAINS SOME GROUND IN STATE COURT
Albany Feb 26 George W Perkins wins immunity from prosecution after a court of appeals decision on an indictment charging larceny tied to his GOP campaign fund work while vice president of New York Life If Jerome appeals to the Supreme Court the indictment will be denied and the case ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
George W. Perkins
Court of Appeals
Compalen Fond
New York Life
Jerome
United States Supreme Court
Montana's New Railroad Law Debated and Approved
Montana lawmakers pass the Shaw Tudor railroad bill despite Gov Toole withholding signature. The act creates a state commission to supervise railroads, set rates, and oversee freight and passenger service with a $50,000 appropriation. Members Stanton Guilfrey Morley named. commission powers include subpoenas and rate regulation.
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Gov. Toole
Dutica
Helena
Montana
Toole
T .T. Stanton
Gallatin County
Nathan Guilfrey
Lewis and Clark County
BE. A. Morley
Sliverton County
Suletime
Mon Ur
Letriet Court
Wetetition
Mth
Leo
Harriman’s $100,000 Profit Ties to Union Pacific Gains
New York hearings reveal Harriman earned $100,000 in side profits and $1.94 million in personal service pay as stock deals boosted Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line values. He says profits derive from income, not stock movement, while detailing partial payments for B&O and Santa Fe involvement and a joint control agreement with Santa Fe over California routes.
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Union Pacific
Commission
Chicago & Alton
Santa Fe
Pacific
San Pedro
Southern Pacific
New York
Harriman
Sfarriman
Alton Sore
Alton
Oregon
Baltimore & Ohio
C. A
Tiarriman
Mallburn
Kelloge
Kellogge
Knapp
Tinton Pacific
H. A. Rogers
AL C. Frick
Asion Pacific
Har- Than
California and Northwestern
Senator Clarke
Tillore Central
Fish
Illinois Central
Trust Company of the Republic
Commonwealth Trust Company
Board of Directors
Lyman Seeks Open River Appropriation Reduction
Professor W D Lyman, in Olympia to push an open river appropriation, reports a reduced bill of 125000 dollars for two years of work under War Department direction. The measure faced opposition but is expected to pass with fewer funds, replacing an earlier plan for 200000 dollars. The Commercial Club backs the effort and Lyman advocates open river progress.
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WD. Lyman
W. D. Lyman
Olympia
Walla Walla Bulletin
Pew
Walla Walla
Commercial Club
Lyman
Orieinabf
Burford Divorce Granted With Alimony Decree
In Sonit Court Circuit Judge H J Roan reversed an earlier ruling and granted a divorce to W D Burford local manager of the telephone company. The court also ordered alimony for Mrs Burford and other financial arrangements as part of the decree.
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Grantal
Burford
Sudden Death of J F McCarty in Portland
J F McCarty longtime Pendleton and Uma-Wiln county farmer died suddenly at his Portland home at 4 30 this morning. Funeral set for Thursday at 2 70 p m with interment in Portland. A prominent and wealthy trader, he was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Eagles.
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J. F. Mc@arty
Pendleton
Uma- Wiln County
Portland
E. W. McComas
Mre. McCarty
Order of Knights of Pythias
Sleo
the Eagles
Sunday School Convention in Session at Umatilla
The twelfth annual convention of the Umatilla County Sunday School association is under way at the Presbyterian church in town. Railway and county travel limitations have kept many away, but several from outside and strong local participation are noted. The opening service began at 1 30 PM led by Mrs S A Lowell. City superintendent J S Landers gave an address of welcome, which Rev W N Blodgett answered. Afternoon talks followed by Rev C A Phippe and Rev BE Allen. An evening session and three sessions tomorrow plus a 6 o'clock morning prayer meet are planned. Public attendance is invited as meetings promise to be engaging.
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Umatilla County
Presbyterian Church
Mra. S. A. Lowell
J. S. Landers
W. N. Blodgett
C. A. Phippe
BE. T. Allen
Judge rules Burford must pay wife $15 monthly for life
The court denied Burford's divorce petition while granting Mrs Burford a divorce and lifelong alimony of $15 monthly or $2000 cash. The judge noted the insured value of $2200 payable to the defendant if she does not remarry. Payments are to be sent to the county clerk on the first of each month.
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Bean
Burford
Mra
Germania Building Fire in Los Angeles
Fire broke out in the basement of the Germania building shortly before 1 pm in Los Angeles. Indications suggest the structure may be fatally destroyed within an hour. Two firemen were injured as flames raged. Estimated damages exceed 500000.
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Los Angeles
Germania
Two-Cent Fare Bill Passes Both Houses in Iowa
Des Moines report: the Senate approved a two-cent fare measure that had already cleared the House. Washington dispatch: Shaw is understood to accept the presidency of the Carnegie Trust Company of New York.
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Bill Posees
Des Moines
Seenate
Shaw
Washington
Carnegie Trust Company of New York
Senate Indorses Fulton Fight Over Forest Reserves
A Fulton amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill was adopted in the Senate, barring future forest reserves in Oregon Washington Idaho Colorado Montana and Wyoming without congressional action. It curtails presidential authority over forest reserves and signals likely House and conference challenges, opposing current administration policy amid a large public domain timber program.
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United States Senate
Fulton
Washington
Oregon Daily Journal
Oregon
Idaho
Colorado
Montana
Wyoming
Congress
House
Conference
Senate
Nebraska Senate Resolutions Against Ship Subsidy
The Nebraska Senate passes a resolution instructing all U S senators and congressmen to oppose the ship subsidy bill in Congress. It condemns the measure as a grant of privileges and urges defeat, directing the senate secretary to send copies to Nebraska’s congressional delegation.
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Nebraska
Congress
Senate of
Secretary of
The
Senate
Ongh
Woman leaps from icebound steamer near Sag Harbor
New York February 26 a well dressed woman screamed as the steamboat Sag Harbor neared a rock this morning and leaped into the water disappearing beneath the ice authorities searched the area for her today and reported no immediate sign of her recovery
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New York
Pendleton Timber Plant Prospects Highlight Umatilla County
Spokane financier J H Gilbert traveled Umatilla County and praised timber prospects near Uma tila, Crant, and Pilot Rock. He predicted Pendleton could host a large lumber mill within years, with a $900,000 plant costing and 250 to 300 jobs, tied to Pilot Rock branch expansion and regional timber supply.
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Pendleton
J. H. Gilbert
Spokane
Oregonian
Gilbert
Umatilla
Northwest
United States
Tese
Mexico
Alaska
Crant County
Amon
Parifle
Walid
Thieck
Pilot Rock
Mvnt
Tina- Wa
Geant Cveities
Ukiah
Sumpter Valley
To Break River Boat Monopoly in Sacramento River
Portland February 26 reports negotiations between San Francisco crane interests to buy steamers Sarah Dixon and Telephone for Sacramento river service. It is claimed the deal may close in December. Private firms seek to break Southern Pacific’s steamboat monopoly to reduce freight and passenger rates.
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Portland
San Franciscrane
Sarah Dixon
Telephone
Sacramento River
Totalis
Southern Pacific
Sacramento
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Mary
Perkins
Arriman
Amount
Velvet
J.F. McArty
Germania Building
Iowa
Umatila
Pilot Rock Branch
Chamberlain
Salem
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