Land fraud accusations stain federal land office duties
Narrative alleges United States land commissioner Hermann betrayed duties in timber theft case connected to Grand Ronde Lumber Co. The May letter and Smith threat are cited as evidence of improper conduct and attempted cover up in Washington disclosures from 1901 era.
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United States Land Commissioner
Pates
Hermann
Comeraing
Minger Hermann
United States
Washington
Yeaterday
Ben T. May
la Grande
Mechanical Department
Grand Ronde Lumber Company
Perry
May
Grand Ronde River
Thimans
Robert Smith
Perry Company
Smith
Clase
Grande
Hermann Soying
May Hermann
Jeter
Rener Manewer
Grand Rande Lamber Company
Wash
Oregon Supreme Court Reverses Kelliher Verdict
Justice Eakin of the Oregon Supreme Court yesterday reversed the judgment of George H. Barnett in the State of Oregon versus A. T. Kelliher. The case involved a forgery accusation tied to a deed instrument signed in cooperation with H. Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Eakin
Oregon Supreme Court
George H. Barnett
State of Oregon
Agminst
A. T. Kelliher
Bolve Statesman
Kelliher
HH. Turner
New York Hearing Concludes On Railroad Stock Transfers
New York February 24 8. M Felton president of the Chicago and Alton and C W W Hil lord comptroller of the Rock Island appeared before the Interstate Commerce Commission this morning. They continued the testimony on stock transfers and manipulation by Harriman. This concludes the hearing in New York.
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New York
M. Felton
Chicago & Alton
Cww. Hillord
Rork Island
Harriman
Disputed Assignment In Oregon School Lands Case
The case centers on G L Rice assigned a certificate of sale for Oregon school lands falsified to benefit the appellant. Turner arranged fictitious applicants and forged signatures to procure certificates in 1902, including about thirty cases, with witnesses noting the forged nature of the signatories. The trial involved dismissal of records against WH M Turner to use him as a witness.
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G. L Rice
State Land Board
Kelliher
WH. M. Turner
Atte
Geer
Turner
Oregon
Turer
G. B Rice
Farm Devastation from High Water at Stage Gulch
George J. Peebler reports considerable damage to farmland near Stage Gulch northwest of the city after recent floods. Wheat fields were washed, harvesters stranded, roads ruined, wells filled with rocks and debris, and repairs will be costly.
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Stage Gulch
George J. Peebler
House votes 127 to 112 against ship subsidy
Washington Feb 25 a teet vote in the House this afternoon showed a strength of 127 to 112 against a ship subsidy. The question was made on an amendment.
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Washington
Garter Law Triggers City Charter Change Debate
Emergency clause makes the constitutional amendment usable for phith erme laws and allows an initiative petition to start charter changes. A special election can occur not sooner than 90 days after filing, needing 15 percent of voters to sign. Council may adopt and submit changes after petition. a majority vote will decide.
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CC. J. Smith
Ukewim Miyor
McCourt
Ells
Enon Te Pomeible
Licely
Governor Vetoes $72,000 Normal School Appropriations
Balem reports the governor vetoed $72,000 appropriations for state normal schools at %n and Monmouth. The schools face closure due to no funds. The veto criticizes the legislature as cowardly and violating rights of the people.
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Balem
Monmouth
Abe
Peoria burglary case widens with Tate confession
Edwin Tate, labeled the gentleman burglar, confessed in Chicago to aiding the Peoria school board safe theft to destroy or seize papers tied to Newton C. Dougherty. He claimed Dougherty plotted the operation and paid $4000, implicating prominent Peorians while en route from New York for further questioning.
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Tate
Peoria
State
Dougherty
Til
Red
Chicago
New York
C. H. Taylor
Penitentiars
Senate bill makes shang a punishable offence
Washington February 2 The senate today posted the bill making shang being an offence punishable by fine and imprisonment. New York February 25 Paul Morton and other officers of the Equitable Insurance company were re elected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taw
Prenisty Siongmabtg
Washington
Senate
Shang
Paul Morton
New York
Equitable Insurance Compins
Jerome Thaw Trial Debate Over Evans Insanity Readings
New York February reports show Evana testifying amid a tense Thaw trial scene. Jerome pressed Evans on Thaw letters and the witness offered evasive replies while labeling the letters as indicating mental instability.
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Evans
Corwin
Thaw
New York
Evana
Jerome
Tie
Frans
Porte
Aporch
Evins
Umatilla County Sunday School Convention Closes
Last night the annual Umatilla County Sunday School convention concluded at the First Presbyterian church with Rev. C A Phipps delivering the principal address. Officers were elected for the coming year including Frank K. Wellee as president and Mra A J Owens as secretary. Two resolutions approved urge strict Sabbath observance and condemn Sunday theaters and other amusements.
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Umathiin
A. C. Funk
Home Department
Mra
BH. T. Irvine
Charles Wotte
J. 8
Landers
Mire
A. Lowell
Mre
S. K. Yates
J.T. Lambrith
Ora Rhodes
M. ¥. Howard
Committee On
Wainlimoun
First Presbyterian Church
Court hears experts on Thaw letters in insanity bid
Jerome questions Evans on handwriting and message in Lonefellow letters. Evans says the letters alone do not prove Thaw insane, while both men pursue a detailed psychiatry assessment amid courtroom hostility.
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Jerome
Evins
Evans
Fyans
Thaw
Sheep and Wool Prospects Fine in Eastern Oregon
J M Keeney of Cunningham Sheep & Land Co has moved to Pendleton to oversee company affairs. He reports good stock conditions in eastern Oregon, beneficial snow for moisture, and expects wool quality to exceed average due to favorable climate and healthy flocks. Keeney notes buyers will seek the superior wool this year as prices remain uncertain.
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J. MM. Kroney
Cunningham Sheep & Land Companys
Pendleton
Portland
Keeney Foe
Avarco County
Shiantko
Columbia Southern
Oregon
Katttle
Providenow
Keeney
Alaska Yukon-Pacific exposition bill passes by Senate
Reposition Washington Feb 25 The senate this afternoon passed the Alaska Yukon-Pacific exposition bill funding and support, marking a key step for the project and its financing.
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Washington
Senate
Alaska
Pendleton Readies Clean-Up Effort and Street Petitions
Pendleton moves to eliminate dirt with a city wide clean-up day. The council voted to provide teams and wagons, cooperate with local clubs, and help with logistics. Petitions seek an arc lamp near the high school and a bridge over a gulch between Coeble and Aura streets. A liquor license was approved for J. P. Medornach and street work bids were deferred for more bids.
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O, Kh, & N. Stockyards
Casble
Aura
Fee
Indies’ Club
Tustin Street
J. P. Medornach
South
C. P. Strain
Coeble
Dan Moy
Mir Strafm
Manter
Wheat Market Opens and Closes Steady in Chicago
In Chicago on February 28, wheat opened 77 and closed the same, corn opened 47 and closed ATWOMte opened 42, chosen Hoty.
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Ileazo
Chicago
Coal at Scotts Mill Prospect Excites Town
Scotts Mill residents buzz over a promising coal mine believed to lie beneath the town. A developing company has secured twenty five year planks, with land deeds filed in Marion County records. A 200 foot shaft at the town center reportedly uncovered a rich ledge of high quality coal, signaling vigorous work ahead.
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Scotts Mille
Onal Milne
Senf
Salem
Oregon Ciamond Cou
Minto
Marion Countty Recorder
Scott= Mills
San Francisco visitor comments on Japan issue and California courts
Chicago reports Layne Fehimity of San Francien on a return trip via Washington. He reflects on the pro mised impact of the Japanese issue and predicts a boom for San Fran olsen after the fine. He declines to discuss his own California court case.
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Chicago
Layne Fehimity
Washington
Olsen
California
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Binger Hermann
Ben May
Kellingen
Eakin Teles
Crise
DRAIN
Umatilla County
Anow
Deweley
Council
Ladies In
Scotts Mill
Selemiite
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