Fear not repentance prompts confession in minister murder
Boston reports Rev. Clarence T. Richeson, charged with murdering his former sweetheart Avil Linnell, faces a likely death sentence with Governor Foss and District Attorney Pelletier reportedly in agreement no extenuating circumstances exist. Richeson’s confession, while lacking detail, is said to include cyanide poisoning after he planned to wed heiress Violet Edmands.
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Boston
Mass
Clarence T. Richeson
Sanderson
Avil Linnell
Violet Edmonds
Pelletter
Foss
Foas
Richeson
Morae
William Hahn
Newton Center
Cambridge
Frank H. Carter
Miss Linnelli
Fenway
Miss Linngg
Young Women's
Christian House
Brookline
Violet Edmands
Lucille Zeigler
Avis
Democrats Wielding Hatchet in National Committee Fight
Washington in January report says Democrats clash as W. J. Bryan leads moves to name the convention city. Murphy of New York Taggart of Indiana and Roger Sullivan push Taggart for chairman of arrangements, signaling old guard control with Governor Harman of Ohio favored, while Wilson supporters push for presidential primaries opposed by Republicans.
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Washington
Jan
Democratic National Committee
W. J. Bryan
Murphy
New York
Taggart
Indiana
Roger Sullivan
Old Guard
Harmon
Ohio
Wilson
Chamberlain
Bryan
Petaluma Ordinance Bans Most Headgear in Theaters
Petaluma city council passes an ordinance banning all headgear in theaters with exceptions for skull caps and lace coverings. Violation carries a $50 fine or up to twenty five days in jail, with theater managers liable for any violations and required to post notices on handbills or programs.
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Petaluma
Calif
Commissioner Cockburn Returns to County Court Deliberations
H M Cockburn county commissioner returned this morning to renew deliberations with the county court after spending Sunday at his Milton home.
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H. M. Cockburn
Milton
Competition Keen In Gidding For New High School Contract
Twenty contracting firms from Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana will bid to construct a new high school in Gidding. Architect C B Troutman from Aber deen arrives for bid opening next Wednesday with bids to be let then. Temporary HQ will be Pendleton academy. occupants ready to move on notice.
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C. BE
Troutman
Aberdeen
Northwest
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Pendleton Academy
Sanders
Two Die in Hillsboro Hotel Fire Tragedy
Fire at the Commercial hotel in Hillsboro Oregon this morning left Mrs J A Thomas gravely burned and her four year old son Howard dead. Fire officials suspect the blaze began in a room occupied by the Thomas family after children played with matches. The mother suffered injuries while attempting to save her child.
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Hillsboro
Ore
Mra
J. A. Thomas
Howard
Nine Indicted by Grand Jury in Local Case Roundup
After four days of deliberation the grand jury indicted nine men on various charges including forgery larceny and obtaining money under false pretenses. Five were discharged not true bills and several suspects, including Edward Hays and two Echo suspects, escaped indictment. A second grand jury was drawn and released for lack of current work.
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Bill
Harold Smith
O. F. Hotell
Echo
J. D. Manley
T. W. Chapman
William Spangler
Ab Goon
James Roach
Umatilla
Frank Clark
Fred
George Cannon
Athena
Hays
Edward Hays
Pendleton Ice and Cold Storage Company
Walter Gilman
Edward Myers
Gus Schmults
William Thompson
H. Forshaw
George T. Meeker
R. J. Blackburn
J. L. Fraaler
John Foster
Sim Simard
J. E. Irons
Phelps
La Follette Denies Third Party Talk With Bryan
Washington January 8 Senator La Follette denies rumors of talks with William Jennings Bryan about forming a third party after a meeting at the depot in Washington D C. He states no discussion on a new party occurred.
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Washington, D. C
William Jennings Bryan
Senator la Follette
Bryan
Quartet to Hang at San Quentin Friday
San Quentin Calif Jan Mark Wilkins Byrne William Burke and George Fugero sentenced to death in various counties will be hanged in pairs here Friday.
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San Quentin
Calif
Mark Wilkins
I, Byrne
William Burke
George Fugero
Thirty Die In Race Riot At Port Simon Costa Rica
In Port Simon Costa Rica a race riot leaves thirty dead and fifty wounded. Troops were dispatched to restore order as authorities investigate the clashes and quell the unrest.
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New Orleans
Port Simon
Costa Rica
Ten Killed in Wreck at Terrebone Quebec
Ten persons are reported killed and many injured in a collision during a severe storm on the Canadian Pacific at Terrebonne Quebec this afternoon.
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Montreal
Canadian Pacific
Terrebone
Que
County Starts Probe Into McNamara Bribery Case
Los Angeles January 8 county grand jury resumes probe into alleged juror bribery in the McNamara trial. Several McNamara jurors testified. County Clerk Frank Salling is in Portland on business.
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Los Angeles
County Brand
McNamara
Frank Salling
Portland
Taft Nominates Hook to Supreme Court Seat
President Taft announced from the White House the nomination of Justice Hook of Kansas to replace the late Justice Harlan on the U S Supreme Court. The decision sparks expected Senate opposition due to Hook’s railroad rulings seen as pro corporation. White House reports strong protest ahead of Senate review.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
White House
Justice Hook
Kansas
Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Senate
Hook
Man Sues Northern Pacific for Sixty Thousand for Lost Arm
Dan P. Smythe of this city sues the Northern Pacific Railroad for 60000 damages for the loss of his left arm under a stock train near the Cascade summit last summer. The case is in federal court at Portland with Judge A B Bennett of The Dalles. Several locals are called as witnesses to Smythe s condition before and after the accident. The incident occurred in 1909 as Smythe and a foreman observed sheep aboard a stock train.
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Dan P. Smythe
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
N. P
Portland
A. 8. Bennett
The
Dalles
Smythe
Oregon
Wisconsin
C. H. Carter
Wilma
Burmeister
FE. B. Aldrich
Co. J. Smith
Northern Pacific
Tacoma
Cascade Mountains
Green Lake
Sanitarium
Paroled Forgery Case Puts Gerton Free On Probation
J B Gerton, indicted for forging J R Raley’s name to a note and securing 100 from Miss Ethel Thompson, pleads guilty and is paroled by Judge Phelps after a two to twenty year indeterminate sentence. The defense cited an infirm mother and sister, creditors presses, and a deceased sister’s insurance as extenuating factors. The judge issued a stern rebuke, conditioning the parole on lawful conduct and warning of reimprisonment for any violation. Harolds Smith and O F Hotell plead guilty to sheep larceny in a related case.
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J. B. Gerton
J. R. Raley
Ethel Thompson
Col
J. H. Raley
Phelps
Col. Raley
Gerton
Miss Thompson
van Vacter
Col. Caley
Stealers
Harold Smith
O. F. Hotell
Pendleton Plunges Into Deep Freeze With 14 Below
Pendleton endures a record cold snap as temperatures fall to 14 below in spots and 10 to 12 below elsewhere. Snow reaches 14 inches. trains run late or delayed due to mountainous accumulation while main lines regain service. Schools remain open with exams looming despite the chill as weather officials pledge moderation.
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Pendleton
Walla Walla
Northern Pacific
Here
Pasco
Portland Storm Cripples City Utilities and Transport
Portland, Ore., Jan 8. A silver thaw has left streets tangled with fallen wires and trees, crippling car service, phones, and power. Losses to utilities and citizens are pegged at 300000. No lives lost, but injuries from ice and downed lines occurred as trains to the coast run 12 to 24 hours late and drifts pile up across the inland empire. Electric light, telephone, and telegraph crews labor to restore service, with weeks expected for full recovery.
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Portland
Ore
Pacific Northwest
City
Columbia
Inland Empire
Torpedo Boat Destroyer Founders Located at Portsmouth
After a hurricane foundered off Cape Hatteras last night the torpedo boat destroyer Terry was located near Portsmouth, Va by the scout cruiser Salem this afternoon. Eighty three men and officers aboard the distressed vessel were reported in the search finally locating her after several hours of wireless appeals for help. It is believed the vessel will be taken in tow.
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Portsmouth
Terry
Cape Hatteras
Salem
Charles Hewitt Visits From Baker Mining Town
Charles Hewitt of Baker arrived yesterday from his home in the mining town and spent the night in the city.
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Charles Hewitt
Baker
New Umatilla County Historical Association Elects Officers
Judge Stephen A. Lowell was elected president of the New Umatilla County Historical Society organized on the centennial of the first white arrivals. Mrs Edwin P. Marshall is secretary and trustees named are Mrs Lina H. Sturgis Mrs George Hartman Jr and Mrs Norbourne Berkeley. A banquet will be held soon to firm up a permanent organization and plan future activities including annual large meetings with addresses on early local history.
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Stephen A. Lowell
Umatilla County
Judge Lowell
State Historical Society
Lowell
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Righeson
Avis Linnel
R. Rand
Jack Frost
Avenuee
Metropolis
Torpedo Boat Destroyer Founders
New Umatilla County
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