Multnomah County Republicans Convene on Platform Fight
Portland Feb 29 The Multnomah county Republican convention meets to draft a platform for the primary struggle. Temporary chair M Griffin wins over F F Freeman. Griffin pledges county backing for statement No 1 if needed, while leaders hope to avoid a clash over the platform. Griffin lauds Hughes as the next president.
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Multnomah
New York
Portland
Multnomah County
M. ©. Griffin
F. F. Freeman
Griffin
Hughes
United States
Sensational letter accuses DA Langdon in San Francisco
Attorney H. L. Packard writes to Attorney General Webb alleging Langdon conspired with BE. A. Crothers and Fremont Older who face libel charges. The letter, which Questions Ruef’s press statement, has not reached the attorney general. Langdon denies the charges and is said to be taking them seriously.
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San Francisco
H. L. Packard
Webb
Langdon
BE. A. Crothers
Fremont Older
William Tevie
Abe Ruef
Older
Bulletin
Damages Awarded in Hilgar vs City of Walla Walla
In a superior court verdict the jury awarded Hattie Hilgar 9582 in the case Hilgar vs City of Walla Walla. The suit sought damages for the death of William F Hilgar who was killed while working on a pipeline ditch near the Thomas ranch on January 21 1907. The decision came after only a brief jury deliberation.
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Walla Walla
Hattie Hilgar
William 4. Hilgar
Thomas Ranch
Pretty Girl Roces Nedetcing Indian Agent at Palm Springs
In San Francisco on February 29 a pretty young woman named Mise Clatra Trae acts as Indian agent at the Palm Springs reservation with hundreds of Indian braves under her charge.
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San Francisco
Cal
San Jacinto Mountains
Mise Clatra Trae
Palm Springs Reservation
Deportation of Indian Cooties Stirs Cape Town
Cape Town February 29 report states that following the race between Boers and the English and the Indian cooties, all individuals over 11 years old without registration certificates will be deported after tomorrow.
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Cape Town
Transvaal
Gates plans largest poultry firm in Port Arthur
Port Arthur Texas February 29 The largest poultry firm in the world is to be established here by John W Gates the financier formerly of New York now a resident Gates has announced plans and expects to be shipping eggs by carloads within a year.
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Port Arthur
Texas
John W. Gates
New York
Gates
Submarines to Philippines in defense of Manila Harbor
Two submarines the Shark and the Porpoise will be shipped on the Caesar to San Francisco for forwarding to Manila with the Grampus and the Pike. President Roosevelt advocated sending a small fleet of submarines to the Philippines to aid in defending Manila Bay. The subs will not sail under their own power but will be loaded onto colliers after reaching San Francisco.
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Washington
San Francisco
Manila
Navy Department
Philippines
Roosevelt
Manila Bay
Thaw Refuses To Pay Attorneys In Murder Trial
New York February 29 Harry Thaw has refused to pay his defense lawyers and will not sanction the $15 000 a year settlement for Evelyn his wife Until they secure his release from Matteawan He says he struck a bargain for acquittal and not immediate payment The statement came in Pittsburgh data referenced by dispatches
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Secomil
Aglum—Aiko
New York
Harry Thaw
Evelyn
Siges
Pitsburg
Thaw
Matteawan
Pioneer Woman Mrs McBee Dies at 87 in Birch Creek Home
Mrs Samantha McBee a veteran westward pioneer and mother of Charles McBee died at her son’s Birch Creek home after a lengthy illness at age 87. Born in Clayborn county Tennessee she moved to Town then California in 1865 before settling here two years ago. Funeral by Rev Storey of the Baptist church with interment in Olney cemetery planned for tomorrow afternoon.
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Samantha McBee
West
Charles McBee
Birch Creek
California
Santa Rosa
McBee
Clayborn
Tennessee
Clayborn McBee
Missouri
Storey
The
Baptist Church
Olney
Hetty Green Objects to Sylvia Green Betrothal
New York on February 29 Matthew Astor Wilkes denied engagement to Sylvia Green daughter of Hetty Green. Mrs Green showed little sympathy for the New York social circle and Wilkes would not please her as a son in law in her view.
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New York
Matthew Astor Wilkes
Sylvia Green
Hetty Green
Republicans Outnumber All Others in Registration
Clark Nolsan, registration official, reports 2023 total registrations so far for state and county elections. Republicans lead Democrats and others, with Pilot Rock showing 135 Republicans to 26 Democrats, and Pendleton precincts tallying 334 Republicans to 115 Democrats.
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Clark Nolsan
Partauines
Pilot Rock
Pendleton
Murderer in Luxurious Los Angeles Apartment
A Boston widow Mrs Charlotte L. Noyes was shot and killed in her Los Angeles luxury apartment. W. P. McComas, a mining engineer, with facial burns from vitriol, surrendered at Hotel Pepper claiming the crime after a struggle over a revolver. He led officers to the scene. track tickets indicated they had spent the morning at Arcadia race track and had lost about $5000 in two weeks.
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Trace Track
Los Angeles
Charlotte L. Noyes
Boston
W. P. McComas
McComas
Pepper
Arcadia Race Track
Orchard to Face Trial for Murder of Former Governor
Boise Idaho February 29 Harry Orchard arch assassin and chief witness in Haywood and Pettibone prosecutions is expected to plead guilty and be tried next month for the murder of ex Governor Stevenen berg. Orchard has confessed under oath to the Stounenberg killing and other crimes. He is imprisoned in Boise but the trial will be at Caldwell Canyon county.
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Boise
Idaho
Ittle
Harry Orchard
Haywood and Pettibone
Stevenenberg
Orchard
Stounenberg
Orchard Ia
Caldwell
Canyon County
Indictment Demurrers Overruled in Safe Deposit Bank Case
San Francisco February 29. Demurrers to indictments of Walter J Bart net J Daleell Brown and James W Treadwell of the defunct California Safe Deposit Bank were overruled this morning.
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San Francisco
Walter J. Bartnet
J. Daleell Brown
James W. Treadwell
California Safe Deposit Bank
Hazards rise as palace guards doubled after latest attack
In Teheran on February 29 a second deadly incident followed by a sudden accident claimed two more lives. The Imperial guard surrounding the palace has been doubled and the shah remains in constant fear for his life.
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Teheran
Bible 264-Year-Old Volume Found In Pennsylvania
D W Deltrich a Warwick school teacher in Letitz Pennsylvania reports possession of a Bible dated 1544 bearing the imprint of Christofer Frau shaur Zurich Switzerland. The artifact is described as 264 years old and in the teacher’s custody.
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Letitz
D. W. Deltrich
Warwick
Christofer Fraushaur
Zurich
Switzerland
Dr Ring Returns to Resume Duties in Pendleton
Dr N Ring, formerly of the federal stock inspection force, has returned after an absence since January and will resume duties tomorrow. He spent time in the east and Midwest including Montana where winters have been mild. Dr McClure, chief of the local bureau of animal industry, is en route to Malheur county with other sheep officials.
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Dr. N. & Ring
Federal Stock Inspection Force
Pendleton
Horace Walker Campaign Card Emphasizes Permanent Improvements
Horace Walker, Republican candidate for county commissioner in Umatilla County, issues a distinctive campaign card. The card displays his name and the office sought, plus a steel bridge image and the motto My platform permanent Improvements, aligning with his long standing support for permanent roads and bridges.
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Horner Walker
Horace Walker
Umatitla
Mr. Walker
Walker
Plans For Four Column Fleet Review In San Francisco Bay
Washington reports plans completed for a 45 ship fleet review in San Francisco bay with the Atlantic and Pacific fleets forming four columns. Secretary Metcalf and other dignitaries to review from the Yorktown tender as Admiral Evans is notified by cable. The ships will assemble between Mission and Hunter's Point for the ceremony.
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San Franecisco
Evans
Columm
Atlantic
Pacific
Washington
San Francisco Bay
Moetcalf
Yorkton
Cable
Mission
Hunter's Péint
Morse's Financial Plan to Save Fortune Fragments
New York February 29 Charles W Moree unveils a plan to salvage shattered fortunes from a forced sale He seeks 3 600 000 from National Bank of North America stockholders to repay all depositors and stabilize finances He aims to liquidate remaining securities to settle debts and restore solvency.
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New York
Charles W. Moree
Hin
National Bank of North America
French and Italian Autos Reach Chicago en Route to Paris Race
A message from Sterling, Dr., reports the Thomas car, leader in the New York to Paris race, passed through Chicago today. The French and Italian cars were seen with numerous Chicago autos, who will guide them to Clinton, Iowa, where pilots from Marshalltown and Cedar Rapids clubs will lead the racers across the state.
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Chicago
New York
Paris
Sterling
Clinton
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids Clube
Rebekahs to Hold District Convention in Pendleton
About fifty delegates from eight Rebekah lodges in Umatilla County will attend a district convention in Pendleton on March 4 with State President Emma Galloway presiding. The day will include a 10 a.m. business session at Odd Fellows hall and an evening social, musical program, and banquet.
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Emma Galloway
Rebekah
Umatilla County
State Lodge of
Rebekahs
Pendleton
Odd Fellows Hall
Millton
Weston
Athena
Adams
Filet Rock
Echo
Helix
Galloway
McMinnville
H. McGormmach
City
Northwest lumbermen sue railroads over freight rates
The interstate commerce commission hearing opened in Washington on the use of Northwest lumbermen against transcontinental railways. A petition by 43 interior and coast companies names 20 railroads as defendants including Southern Pacific Union Pacific Canadian Pacific and Oregon Short Line, charging conspiracy to exact exorbitant freight rates.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lumbermen of
Northwest
Trans-Continental Pacific Railways
Interior
Coast Territory
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Oregon Short Line
Oregon delegation to pick candidate for U S district attorney
Washington report notes the Oregon delegation will meet early next week to choose the name of the new candidate for recommendation for nomination as United States district attorney in Oregon. The move follows ongoing discussions about filling the post. The timing and participants were not fully disclosed.
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Washington
Oregon
United States
Railroad Cuts Salaries Amid Southern Crisis
St. Pouls Feb 29 The Mobile and Ohio railway will begin a 10 percent cut in salaries for executives and staff earning $100 or more per month, while employees earning $50 to $100 face a 5 percent reduction, citing financial strain and unfair legislation in the southern states.
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St. Pouls
Mobile & Ohio Railway
Nissen Implement Company Formed In Fulton Area
This afternoon a meeting in Lowell and Winter office formed a corporation to take over the Nisson and Son implement business. The 318,000 Inc will place John Nisson as head with local farmers as stockholders. W. W. Harrah elected president, C. H. Rosenberg vice president, John Nissen secretary treasurer and manager. Directors are W. W. Harrah, Hans Struve and John Bahn. The firm will operate from the same location and handle general implements.
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Lowell & Winter
Nisson & Son
Nisson
Fulton
Pendleton
Mitchell, Lewis & Staver
General Nes
Mr. Nisson
John Nisson
Hans Struve
W. H. Rosenberg
J. Mumm
John Bahr
John Zeits
W. W. Harrah
W. HH. Guiliford
Herman Roelke
C. H. Rosenberg
John Nissen
W. W. Harrh
John Bahn
The
Nissen Implement Company
Civil War Vet Russell Page Dies in Poverty at Cleveland
Russell Page, Civil War veteran and Congress decorated hero for Fort Donelson service, died in poverty in Cleveland, Ohio. He and his wife reportedly refused aid when misfortune struck, reflecting a stubborn pride in hardship.
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Russell Page
Congress
Fort Donelson
Cleveland, O
Page
March Sales Day at Fair Grounds In City
Next Saturday will host a regular market day with many stock entries already listed. Numerous horses and other stock are awaiting sale, promising a lively event. Those wishing to list should contact Major Lee Moorhouse or manager Sam Bitner. Sales occur at the fair grounds with the same hours as prior events.
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Lee Moorhouse
Sam Bitner
Dean Priest Says Men At College Are Girl Crazy
Dean Priest of Washington University declared at a fraternity banquet that the university men had gone girl crazy and could not walk down the street without a girl at their side.
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Dean Priest
Washington University
University
Atlantic Fleet Leaves Callao Amid Gun Salutes
The Atlantic fleet led by the Connecticut passed from Callao harbor into the Pacific on the final leg of its voyage as thousands cheered. The notable event was marine artist Henry Reuterdahl quitting the fleet amid criticism of navy policy. Mexico denied the US request to land marines near Magdalena Bay for small arms practice during the fleet visit.
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Peruvian
Fleet
Naval Bureau
Fleer
Mexico
Callao
Peru
Connecticut
Pacific
Magdalenaay
Henry Reuterdah
Reuterdah
Navy
Mexico City
United States
Lower
California
Magdalena Bay
Damages Awarded for Death of La Grande Son
James A. Russell of La Grande secured a verdict for 7500 dollars in circuit court in a win for the death of his 16 year old son struck by an eastbound freight train near Perry last August. The case featured 40 witnesses. Russell's attorneys were Spencer and Wilson along with Claim Agent George F. Smith for the railroad and F. S. Ivanhoe for Russell.
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James A. Russell
la Grande
O. Ru. &. N. Company
Perry
Grande Ronde
Spencer and Wilson
George F. Smith
F. 8
Ivanhoe
Russell
Extra coach added to Northern Pacific train
Due to rising travel on the Northern Pacific line in the city an additional coach is placed in service. Both coaches were well loaded today and travel on this route is expected to rise significantly with the completion of the north bank line.
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Northern Pacific
North Bankine
Bishop Paddock to visit Pendleton soon
Reverend Charles Quinney announces that Bishop Robert L. Paddock will travel from Baker City in stages. He plans a stop in La Grande to meet the congregation before arriving in Pendleton, where he will stay at least a week.
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Charles Quinney
Church of the Redeemer
Robert L. Paddock
Baker City
la Grande
Pendleton
Chicago man saved by stooping to pick up panel near shed
Fred P. Lehner, a Chicago teamster, saved his life by stooping to pick up a lead panel near his woodshed door. The action led to the discovery of an alleged infernal machine that could have exploded if the door had opened four inches more.
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Fred P. Lehner
Chicago
Many Applicants for Citizenship in Umatilla County
Fifteen new Umatilla citizens will join the roll as applicants seek papers before Judge H J Bean. Three seeking papers appear March 2: Alex T Dustan a Scotch man John J Narkaus a Finlander and Cosme C Lucas born on the Island of Cores. Twelve more face June 2: Manuel Garcia David L Johnson Carl G Lindgren Carl Moolsted Carl Plucker Charles Marka John F Hansen Frank Corea Otto W Serel Erik P Jenson Nels Peterson and Sinny Simard. Karl F Schwala also appears March 2 after missing last fall. The county’s citizenship total for the year is expected to exceed 18.
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Umatilla
H. J. Bean
Alex T. Dustan
John J. Narkaus
Cosme C. Lucas
Cores
Manuel Garcia
Portugal
David L. Johnson
Sweden
Carl G. Lindgren
Carl Moolsted
Carl Plucker
Germany
Charles Marka
John F. Han
Uncle Sam
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DR. Ring
Spokane
Commission
Morse
Rebekans
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