Impersonator Arrested in Walla Walla Case Aboard Furniture Venture
Harry Gideon, accused of posing as a United States officer, was arrested in Walla Walla while varnishing furniture in a shop run to support his wife. He claimed innocence, saying he believed he possessed secret service authority. Deputies Rushes and Foster detained him at Garden City after a dramatic catch. Gideon faces charges of impersonating an officer and obtaining credit under false pretenses.
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Walla Walla
Bushoe
Foster
Hamdraum
Fide
Glham
Pendleton
Secret Service
Thua
Harry Gideon
Sheriffs Office
Gibson
Garden City
Rushes
John Athe
Gibeon
Weston
Wisband
Die Brown
Bho
Gideon Jew
Glbren
Storm
Oller
Co Edwards
Dopty
Lenin
Uncle Sam
Severe winter brings deaths and scarce fuel in Vancouver
The text reports extreme cold in Vancouver causing widespread suffering from fuel shortages. It mentions deadly wildlife incidents and harsh conditions in the preme provinces, noting wolves and lynxes involved in a fatal incident near Winnipes. The overall tone is one of severe winter impact.
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Vancouver
Bo Ch
Jam
Constitutional convention hears committee report on railroad fare
The Guthrie Oki dispatch reports the constitutional convention received a committee recommendation favoring a railroad fare measure. A fellow servant chide was asserted in the convention as delegates considered a resolution urging the convening in January at Fania Fe.
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Guthrie, Oki
Chide
Thim
Fania Fe
Inauguration Speech Outlines Colorado Reform Goals
Governor Bachtel vows to curb railroading rates and expand state oversight. He notes support for paid teachers, reduced lobbyist influence, and attention to common people while praising the inaugural ceremony and parade.
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Denver
In. S
Henry A. Puohted
Univerity of
Colorado
Thorne
Capitol
Fragmented Panama steamship tale with odd names
A garbled OCR style item describes a Panama steamer and a voyage with misread names and unclear events. The text mentions San Peoneiwo de Anvon and vague nautical elements, with irregular phrases about defeat and safety, but lacks clear facts or outcomes.
Mites Martin Wile and the Threat to a Family
A damaged line of OCR text details a murder attempt within a family. Martin Wile is named as a possible suspect or subject, with references to injuries and a plan to harm the entire household. The fragment mentions a wife and a domestic setting leading to a deadly act.
Professor Haw Faces Murder Charge Across Atlantic
Prof Tina Nervous Wreck of Hamburg notes that Prof Carl Haw of Washington may not be tried for the murder of his brother-in-law at Baden. Officers say they would be surprised if he undertakes the voyage again, describing him as a nervous wreck.
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Tina
Hamburg
Jan
Carl Haw
Washington
Baden
Wounded man shot in Retell and Mix saloon incident
General Turner aged 69 and Andy B. Ruresell were among patrons when a dispute at Retell and Mix's saloon led to D. W. firing. Emmons then turned the plates 4 eyes out and killed one man after ordering him to vacate. The event occurred at a store in North Dakota.
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C. W. ‘Turner
Andy B. Ruresell
Siroga
Retell & Mix
D. W
Emmons
North Daikots
Butlyulty
States Rights Champion Dispute Over Federal Labor Regulation
A federal grand jury investigates bank failures as Congress debates whether federal power can regulate child labor and racial admission policies. Senators delay confirmations for Garfield and Cortelyou as the Treasury secretary nomination stalls until March 4 amid questions of federal versus state prerogatives.
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Bank Pallares
Senate
Garfield and Cortelyou
Teller
Donets
Philippines Expecting Taft Roosevelt Tie in Election Fight
Manila reports the Philippines expect Taft and Roosevelt to finish tied in the upcoming vote. The press keenly follows the prospect as efforts intensify ahead of the expected October 20 ballot date.
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Philippines
Manila
Taft
Roosevelt
Elethong
Mormon Speaker and Idaho Officials Named in State Assembly
A slate of Idaho state officers and legislative leaders was announced today by Joelle Aliehic of the supreme court. Frank Hunt of Pinnock was elected speaker, with Blane bw i as a prominent Mormon moderator and TL Nugent presiding pro tem of the senate. Officials named include Nellie Teton as assistant secretary, Sophien Sehmitt as enrolling clerk, Belle Loki as assistant enrolling clerk, R.A. Shaw as chaplain, and George W. Seaver as door keeper among other county appointees.
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Bolus
Tdaho
Jaw
Idaho
Inden
Joelle
Aliehic
Supreme Court
Frank Hunt
Pinnock Wowity
Blane
Nugent
Tdaho County
Wee Chien
Senate
Tdaho Senate
One Person Killed in Central Georgia Train Mishap
A Central Georgia incident resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries when a commuter train overturned three coaches near Barre Gi. Rescue crews rushed to the scene as authorities began identifying the deceased and stabilizing survivors.
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Barre
Jan
Georgia
Prasengers
L, N, Hardy
Chicago Market Report Wheat and Corn Prices
Chicago market report shows wheat opening at 74 and closing at 7 7 8-8, corn opening at 49 8-8 and closing the same, oats opening at 26 and closing the same. The day’s price movement reflects steady activity in the grain futures.
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Chicago
Oregon Sheepmen Seek State Commission Bill
A 20 page draft by the Oregon Woolgrowers Association led by Dan F Smythe and Judge Lowell-Male proposes creating a three member Oregon Sheep Commission. It calls for eradication of scale, a quarantine for sheep entering Oregon, and state regulation to protect the industry, with duties to oversee disease control, theft protection, and related legislation. The measure, reviewed by ex Governor William P Lord for constitutionality, would appoint one member for each district, set term lengths, and authorize a secretary and staff with defined expenses.
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State Commission
Oregon Woolgrowers’ Association
Dan F. Smythe
Lowell
Oregon
Maine
Judee & A. Lowell
Smythe
William PL Lord
Ear Board
Secretary of State
Damier
Pod
Chilel
Vienne
Denet
Khel
State Board Duties And Districts Established In Act
The act details examination authority for witnesses, penalties for perjury, and district division into three regions for commissioner appointments. It creates a state Sheep Inspector position with a $2000 annual salary, two year term, bond of $5000, oath, governor approval, and state secretary filing.
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Clatsop
Columbia
Tillamook
Washington
Multnomah
Clackimas
Yamhill
Polk
Mavion
Lyon
Benton
Lincoln
Lane
Coos
Douglas
Curry
Josephine
Jackson
Wasco
Sherman
Gilliam
Wheeler
Crook
Iuke
Klamuth
Morrow
Tinetilia
Union
Wallows
Grant
Baker
Harney
Malheur
College of Veterinary Surgery
Cauge
Secretary of State
Border Affray Leads to Wounds and Arrests
At a Montana border town a drunken arrest sparked a clash as Kylende, Wallis, and Wallace confronted Bad York. Three men were wounded, two badly, including a marshal who survived a neck wound and a rancher shot in the shoulder. York fled, led to a pursuit, and was captured after a chase. all injured men were hospitalized.
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Kylende
Pricaids
Marshal
Holness
Jan
Mar
York
Restrictive law framed to curb liquor sales to Indians
A proposed Oregon bill seeks a state blacklist and penalties for furnishing liquor to Indians or half-breeds. Drafted by Mayor Fee and District Attorney Helps, the measure targets habitual drunks, allows trial in state court, and imposes fines up to 500 dollars or imprisonment up to a year. The bill would amend Section 196 of Bellinger and Cotton’s Codes to ban sale or gift of liquor to Indians.
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Penn A. Fee
Limor
Fireanns
Todlanes
Harbor funding debate fuels stalled pier project
A fragmented early text notes proposals for a harbor development in Syn Franchien with reference to a sum around 815 million tied to wartime needs. The garbled verses mention weather, water features, and ongoing plans, but no clear decisions or concrete dates emerge from the readable fragments.
Alten Meld fow Trial at Kateas City
Odd garbled report from Kateas City dated January 3 outlines a trial with unclear details. Mentions a total sum of 400 and references a Tooneerie of Shellivrs alongside a heathe as Sunmelite wael and a spring season.
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Kateas City
Farey
Shellivrs
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Stete
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York Iis Court
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