Pendleton selects Bert C Wilson as new police head
In a tight four to three vote the Pendleton council chose Bert C Wilson over P B Kinella as chief of police, with Mayor Fee to approve. The meeting featured debate on the marshalship, a mayoral address, and committee appointments for the coming two years.
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Bert C. Wilson
Pendleton
Fee
Kiniaella
Foo
Addrema
Peter Kinsella
Counciliman Hinkle
B. C. Wilowon
Swearingen
C. W. Coffman
Counciiman McCormmach
Hinkle
Entiirte
Murphy
Sweartnren
Renn
Ninwell
Wilson
Kinselin
Mumm
McGormmach
Pee
Ely
Fritz Gerald
Murphy Wie
East Court Street
Recorder
Trenaurer
Maréial
West Court Street
Ash Street
Atts and
Court
Aegal
Ferguson, Mumm and
Ordinance
Hinkle, Swearingen and
Claime
Swearingen, Mumm and
Ferguson
Fee Wee
Gerald Wae
Dent
Peo
Milwaukee route to Missoula cuts 150 miles via Squaw Burnt passes
Portland to Missoula plans reveal a Milwaukee line through Bitter Root mountains not via Lolo Pass. Final route toward Wallula would be nearly direct from Butte to Wallula, about 150 miles shorter than current Northern Pacific line. Surveys from Montana and Idaho converge near Granite Mountain and Kooskia as engineers map the new link with Spokane and the Northern Pacific main line.
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Buwter Root Mountains
Lolo Pass
Northern Pacific
Butte
Wallels
Squaw
Hurnt Creek
Portland
North Bank
Missoula
Pacific Northwest
Chicago, Milwaukee& St. Paul
Milwaukee
Bitter Root Mountains
Wallula
Porthind
Spokane
Idaho
Stevensville
Mont
Sguaw
Burnt Creek
Loeken
Midde Fork
Clearwater River
Montinn
Montana Aide
Middle Fork
Clearwater
Kooskia
Montana
Granite Mountain
Ncrom
Gale on Lake Michigan wrecks steamer and damages bridge
A gale swept seas up the river at Sheboygan and wrecked the steamer Orinoco tearing it from moorings and driving it into a bridge, which was demolished. In New York the resignation of Richard A and Robert H McCurdy as trustees of the Mutual Life was accepted in the afternoon.
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Sheboyaan
Wersely
Orinoco
McCurdys
New York
Richard A
Robert H. McCurdy
The
Mutual Life
Panic predicted by SoCalippe shocks New York market
New York stock traders reacted to a forecast of a panic if currency reform fails. Jacob Schiff urged action during an impromptu speech, while Secretary Shaw in Washington dismissed the panic claim and mocked the proposed remedy.
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New York
Deeiell
Jacob Schiff
Chamber of Commerce
Shaw
Washington
Schiffer Epoteh
Railroad Rate Bill in House Deeply Expands Commission Power
Washington Jan 4 Hepburn of Iowa introduced the railroad rate regulation bill long anticipated. It mirrors the Dolliver bill and defines transportation to cover private and refrigerated cars, authorizing the Interstate Commerce Commission to set just and fairly remunerative maximum rates after investigation. Shonts rumored unsatisfied with criticism may resign. La Follette sworn in escorted to the Senate bar by Spooner after years apart. A House resolution by Representative Bins of Georgia instructs posturing investigation into freemen mailings and free goods from certain newspapers. Norton will renew. Senator Burton of Kansas expected to resign within days.
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Shorts
Mor Roverell
la Pollette
Arn
Burton
Philippines
Switzerland
Washington
Hepburn
Towa
Dolliver Bilt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Vollette
Senate
Spooner
la Follette
Wisconsin
Hol
Representative Bins
Georgia
Committee On Poxtortion
Olevatons
Norton
St. Louis
Stone
Kansas
Senate action on San Domingo status and Philippine decentralization plan
Washington Jan 4 Senator Tit min offered a resolution asking the President to inform the senate as to the exact status of San Domingo It was laid over A joint resolution was introduced in the House directing the President to cooperate with powers toward decentralization of the Philippines to place them on the same grounds as Switzerland retains her independence
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Philippines
Washington
Titmin
Senate
San Domingo
House
Switzerland
Ferryboats collide injuring many on the North River
A heavy fog on the North River in New York morning caused a collision between ferries Passaic and Binghampton. One steamship was badly damaged and many passengers injured. rescue work reported several people missing and feared drowned as debris and capsized hulls were seen in the river.
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New York
North River
Revolt in Riga revolutionary turmoil widens
Dispatches from St. Petersburg report 5000 armed workers seizing the Provodnik factory in Riga with battles and killings as troops bombard the plant. Witte claims English and American Jewish relief funds support the revolt while Jews deny the charge. Generals clash and factions feud as strikes and marches loom for January 22 Red Sunday demonstrations.
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Balthe
Witte
St Petereburg
Riga
Provodnik
Copenhagen
Ili
Missing Money Deepens Murder or Abduction Theory
The community shifts to believe George was harmed after bloodstains and stolen funds emerge. Neighbors recall a £300 hoard hidden in an outhouse now missing, and a father’s search confirms the cash vanished, bolstering foul play rather than voluntary departure.
Confessed Land Frauds Shake Kelliher Trial
In Salem Oregon a landmark land fraud case against A T Kelliher the Chicago lumberman faced a dramatic turn as co defendant H H Turner confessed to forging school land applications at Kelliher’s urging. Turner testified that he altered names and used real directory details to file for land, receiving payments of seven dollars per 420 acres. The indictment against Kelliher remained, while Turner’s confession prompted dismissal of that co defendants indictment to allow his testimony for the state.
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Kelliher
Turner
Salem, Dan
A. T. Kelliher
Chicago
Carley
Salem, Or
H. H. Turner
G. T. Blee
Kellheple
Turher
Su Bmittendt
Bloodstained garments found in missing farmer George's garret
The Walla Walla Union reports blood stained clothing identified as those worn by G W George the missing farmer last seen returning from the school house on December 18 1908. Garret hideaway accessed through a narrow opening supports the theory he was murdered after his return home.
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Walla Walla
G. W. George
George
Stalin
Hiy
Sabre Crackers Capture $815000 Robbery Suspect
The safety J. HL Albaigh's store was robbed of bonds and cash totaling $815000. The only awake citizen, Hitle Tay lor, nabbed the robber early morning, as about $12000 in government bonds and $2500 in cash were stolen.
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Olthee
J. HL Albaigh
Hieles Taylor
Pendleton High to Add Commercial Department at Jan 29
Pendleton High School will open a practical commercial department in the MG school building under Prof. A A Peterson. The board funds a 30-student start with desks and office furniture, and adds new typewriters. Courses include College Preparatory and Commercial tracks with varied options and credits amid extensive offerings.
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A. A. Peterson
Pendleton High School
Peterson
Indiana
South Dakota
Montana
Hoe
Pendleton
Hagueh
Engiteh
Prac
Caithony
Hight
Express service ends for special Meme run
The special express Meme between Meacham and Hunt-Inston has been removed after six months. Regular train Mieneengnee now handles the work alone.
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Diessarnger
Meacham API Hunt- Inston
Mieneengnee
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Bowne
Mewes
Ainkie
Mom
Kinsella
Pitt Gerald
McCormmuach
Menn
McCormmach
Pive
Lake Michigan
Socalippe
Hepburn of
Iowa
Commission
Shonts
Dean Tissedl
Provodnik Rubber Works
St. Petersburg
England
America
Welemation
Kuropatkin
Hilim
Hal
Howe
McDonchild
McDoneld
Chwd
Boon
McDonald
Gheorge
Thie
J. BR. George
SABE
Commercial Department
MG School
Buiding
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