Docks Destroyed In Export Industry Fire
February report details a large dock blaze that destroyed corn and grain storage and damaged ships, with significant losses in export goods and horses. The incident disrupted the riverfront, halted trade, and involved firefighting across multiple sites. A separate note mentions a Sunday school convention with delegates from two counties and planned travel. Also a Seattle arrest for murder is reported with minimal detail.
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Sieng
Royal
Hames
Grain markets and local health report boil over
Chicago wheat prices closed higher with May at 21.15 percent and July opening near 1.01 percent after a slow start. New York reports include the Brady divorce case with Daniel Brady and Gertrude Mackenzie, plus Professor E B Conklin's serious illness. A case of scarlet fever is noted for H J Vickers at 469 West Alia Street.
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New York
Mra Brady
Daniel Brady
Gertrude Mackenzie
West Alia
H. J.vickers
Massive English cotton combine forms biggest in world
London Feb 27 England industrial combines are fewer than in America yet the merger of the Master Cotton Spinners association is noted as the largest of its kind. It controls about 20 million spindles and will gain nearly 4 million more as mills are built. Aggregate capital nears 150 million dollars and may reach 200 million.
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Compries
England
Anverther
London
America
Master Cotton Spinners Association
Jane
United States
Combine
Panic on the Wheat Market Hits Chicago Board of Trade
Panic on the wheat market at the Chicago Board of Trade drives May options down from 11.84 to 1.14 and July from 41.01 to 9 percent amid panic and speculation. Corn also tightens in sympathy before a later reaction sees wheat at 1.16.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Judge Swayne Acquitted Amid Impeachment Vote
The Senate acquitted Judge Swayne on all impeachment articles by a 40 to 33 vote, party lines on two charges. He faces expected resignation to the president and relief for the dominant party as the court adjourns sine die with the verdict announced to the House.
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Swayne
Washington
Senate
Waow
Texas
Fim
Seargent-At-Arme
Governor vetoes capital removal bill in Washington
Olympia Feb 27 The governor vetoed the capital removal bill citing unnecessary expense and coercion. An attempt to override the veto failed in a senate vote. The removal of the supreme court to Tacoma was also defeated in the senate.
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Olympia
Wash
Senate
Supreme Court
Tacoma
GENERAL ENGAGEMENT AT MURDEN AND WIDE-REACHING STRIKES
Reports from Feb 27 describe a general engagement near Mukden with heavy fighting and Japanese advances threatening Russian positions. In Crimea, anti Jewish riots kill 47 Jews and wound 184. Warsaw sees police and workers on strike and a citywide labor unrest spreading. A steamer Dee wreck occurs off Cape Town and a pedestrian dies after being struck by a car on Broadway.
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Dow-Balting
Crimea
Berlin
Peedosin
Californian Must Stand Trial In Ohio for Arson
George Letcher a former Fayette banker was brought to Montpelier Ohio to answer an arson charge from twenty four years ago. He had been a resident of San Jose California before being extradited by Ohio officers amid defense by George Buchard a San Francisco attorney.
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Ohio
Bryan
Pfor
Montpelier
George Letcher
Fayette
Letcher
San Jos
Cal
Frudem
George Buchard
San Francisco
Six Smothered in Coal Mine Explosion Report
Welch West Virginia February 27 rescuers abandon work as eight miles east United States Coal Co mine complex burns after yesterday blast. At least 15 miners are known dead with feared greater toll as fire is put out and numbers confirmed. Croton Massachusetts February 21 former Governor George S Boutwell dies at 7 12 am of pneumonia leaving a son and daughter.
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Welch
W. Va
United States Coal Co
Croton
Mans
George
Boutwell
Supreme Court Upholds Texas Anti-Trust Ruling
Washington reports the Supreme Court affirmed Texas anti-trust law enforcement, endorsing the state court’s injunction against National Bean Oil and Southern Cotton Oil companies from further bust operations. McKenna outlined the decision, noting state powers within legality.
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Quietas
Japan
Colt Keet
Supreme Court
Texas
Washington
Eupreme
Diek Mierce Dead After Wounding by Marshal in Adams
Diek Mierce, 27, died at St Anthony's hospital from a back wound inflicted during an attempt to escape from Adams authorities. He was shot with a .32 caliber revolver and underwent operation by Drs Cole and Ringo. An inquest held by Coroner Justice Fite Gerald found hemorrhage from the wound as the cause of death. Relatives arrived from Adams and funeral plans await release of the body to the family.
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Diek Merce
Marshal Garrent
Adams
Cope
St Anthony's Hospital
Pierce
Smith A Wesson
Fre Cole
Ringo
Rader
Fite Gerald
Henderson
Adam
City Recorder’s Office
J. F. Nowlin
H. J. Wilkinson
William Caldwell
Winn, Johnson
J. D. Brown
H. L. Stephens
Dr. Cole
Oregonian
They Vindicate Mrs Cody in North Platte Divorce Case
In a closed session the Cody divorce trial resumed as witnesses testified Cody drank and consorted with women. Seven prominent North Platte women testified Mrs Cody never drank or used profane language, while friends alleged she forgave him and would welcome him back if he publicly denies the poisoning charges.
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North Pint
Neb. Fel
Cody
North Platte
Frost Wreaks Heavy Loss on Fall Wheat Across County
In the Wild Horse to Echo region the late freeze killed about 4 percent of fall wheat. Early sown fields suffered most while unfrozen areas remain intact. Replanting by farmers including Richardson, Hagan, Temple and others is underway. Estimated county loss runs around ten percent with reseeding needed on many acres.
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Wild Horse and
Adame
Echo
The
Columbia
E. W. McComas
John G. Richardson
Louis Hagan
W. P. Temple
Harry Lorenxen
Henry Rosenberg
Shutrum Ros
John Dann
Ed Smith
J.T. Mill
Dr. Campbell
John Peters
Joe Hanscom
J. W. Myrick
W. R. Campbell
Awene Kuper
Kirhart & Laktue
Beasinger Brow
Chris Breeding
A. Priedly
Herman Roehik
M. Friedly
Thomas Hampton
Fred Searcy
Special Meeting Called for Pendleton Woodcraft Campaign
Pendleton Commercial association calls a special meeting at 7:80 tonight to plan the Women of Woodcraft membership drive. President Borie asks full attendance as the board coordinates canvassing with Grddratte members and Woodcraft organizers. Michael Farrell age 17 appears in connection with a separate court filing.
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Pendleton Commercial Association
Order of the Women of Woodcraft
Borie
Board of Managers
Grddrattelmen of Woodcraft
Mra. Pla Porser
Order
Acre
Pendleton Circle
Michael Farrell Ie
Jalat
Pendleton Subscriptions Push Toward Ten Thousand
The Pendleton fundraising drives aim to reach 10 000 to start a new enterprise. So far 97 770 shares have been pledged by local residents and businesses including G Porter, W F Matlock, the National and Savings Banks, and the City Brewery. The committee plans to extend solicitations to the county once Pendleton is convinced, hoping to cover remaining costs with donations from others.
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Fall Association
Luit
Pendleton
Auhmurite Fore
G. Portnger
W. Fh. Matlock
Wirt Natonal Bank
G. M. Hice
Pendleton Savings Bank
Wolhars Wok j—Commercial National Bank
Wh. Alexander
Leon Cohen
City Brewery
Prank Fraser
Thomas Thompsom
Charles Cininingine
Blof Nicholas
FX. Schompe
James A. Fee
J. F. McCarthy
Brock & McComak
Frink.o' Hara
C. J. Mathoet
J. PF. Medornuch
Polydore Mowe
A. One
J. By
Death Toll Rises Among Morrow County Yearlings
A herder from Tone in Morrow County reports widespread livestock losses as yearlings die from scarce feed. He notes hay is fed but not eaten, with 400 head dead in one band and hundreds dying weekly, signaling thousands may perish before spring. Meanwhile, Trainmen in La Grande plan their sixth annual grand ball on March 17, drawing members from Pembleton and O. K. & N. routes, a highlight social event for the railroad men.
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A. Watson
Tone
Morrow County
Wagon
Pilot Rock Record
la Grande Lodge
Order of Railway
Marc
Pembleton
la Grande
O. BR
Scarlet fever quarantine on College Street residence
Scarlet fever quarantine raised on residences of Marshall M. Carney and Glenn Johnson. Glenn Johnson’s address is College Street.
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Marchal M. J. Carney
Glenn Johnson
College Street
Ten Men Arrested In Paterson Girl Death Case
Ten laboring men were arrested in Paterson New Jersey on February 27 in connection with the death of an unknown girl whose half clothed body was found in a railway ditch south of the city. Police believe the girl died similarly to Jennie Bosschalter who was held captive by a gang in a hut on Garret Mountain. No foreign or colored men are among the suspects.
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Paterson
N. J
Jennie Bosschalter
Garret Mountain
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