Coffman Still Chief of Police Pendleton Iowa Resigns
In Pendleton last night a council vote of five to three declined to accept W. Coffman’s resignation as marshal. Mayor Fee noted no vacancy existed, and Coffman offered to resign rather than be removed. The council upheld Coffman’s refusal and adjourned to applause.
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Pendleton
Fee
Alm
Carter
Fite Gerald
Conncilman Hinkle
Vonnell
Connellman Hinkle
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Connelliner
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Swearingen
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Eli
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Hinkle
Reon
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Ferguson
Enet
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Byers
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T. M. Henderson
Ji. M. Churchill
Pendaton Busines College
Malin and
Webb Streets
Streee
Dida
L M. Hates
Buoffalo- Pitts Company
Fred Weber
J. L Coss Company
Coffman
Alta Street
Cottonwood
Walters’ Mill
Renn
McCormmach
Dave Nelson
Ren
Post Mall Was Wrecked On Westbound Train
Ogden January 11 The Southern Pacific westbound fast mill wrecked at Montello west of herd at midnight. The train split in two on the downgrade, wrecked the engine and ditched several cars. No one was hurt.
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Post Mall
Ogden
Jan
Southern Pacific
Montello
Herd
Right of Way War Turns Violent Near Portland
A condemnation ruling grants O. R. & N. a 1536 by 100 foot strip at Maegly's Junction. O. R. & N. begins rapid track construction and tears down 100 feet of trestle as Portland courts prepare to issue an injunction. Attorneys seek court action while crews clear the right of way.
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Portland
Portland Oregonian
Fras
A. H. Maegly
Maegly’s
M. J. Buckley
W. Boschke
St. Johns
Bowling O
Williame
Wool & Linthicum
Seattle
Frazer
Con
Tragedy at Wilkevon as Father Kills Mother
Nels Nelson murdered his mother in Wilkevon this morning by slashing her throat. He also attacked his wife and two children with a flatiron, then committed suicide by shooting himself. The wife and one child are recovering, the youngest one year old is fatally injured. Foreclosure-related land loss is noted as a possible factor in his mental state.
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Tacoma
Nels Nelson
Wilkevon
Roosevelt Warns Nation on War Preparation
President Roosevelt warns the U S to ready for potential war noting the medical corps could only care for 40 percent of the army and urges better peacetime practice and funding He is also initiated into the Order of Redmen and named honorary member at the White House also news on Nave nomination and Depew resignation demand in Congress
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American Medical Association
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Army
Navy
United States
Poblice
Roosevelt
Cap_tain Church
White House
Incohenee Cherry
Wall Street Gambling: Hepburn Slams Charter Powers
In Washington on January 11 the House debated the Philippine tariff bill with Grosvenor leading for passage. Williams of Mississippi backed the measure as a step toward free trade. Hepburn urged a commission to investigate interstate commerce charters and denounced Wall Street as a gambling resort, warning legislation’s urgency to avoid a ruined financial condition.
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Grosvenor
Williame
Mississippi
Islands
Hepburn
Wall «Treet
Boswell dies from mine shock at Julian cave in
San Diego January 11 W W Boswell general manager of the Julian Consolidated Mines company died this morning from shock after yesterday cave in at the mine. Sidney Pettit a young miner was killed instantly by a falling rock.
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San Diego
W. W. Boswell
Julian Consolidated Mines Company
Julian
Sidney Pettit
Forged Cleveland Bonds Taint Prior Suicide Probe
Cleveland brokers investigating the suicide of Leland W. Prior report forged municipal bonds sold nationwide. Detected via distributor schemes and New York exchange misuse. Several suspects, possible $1.6 million losses with chaotic firm records. Investigation may reach Boston office under Charlon F. Denison.
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Leland W. Prior
New York Exchange
Bankers’ Committee
Boston
Charlon FB. Denison
Reward for Ghotge Missing Man Falls to Inactive Commissioners
A petition from Walla Walla residents sought a $500 to $1,000 reward for information on G W George the state line farmer missing since December. Commissioners McClain and Struthers declined the offer after Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Sharpstein advised they lacked authority without proof of foul play. The petition circulated widely in George's neighborhood and received broad support.
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Walle Walla
Etnte Fine
G. W. George
McClaw and Strithers
Sharpatein
George
Georges
Compulsory Transportation Proposal Reaches House
Passages in Des Moines report a bill introducing compulsory provisions requiring road authorities to furnish a certain support to congressmen and public officials to prevent bribery. Walla Walla County debates convict labor use on highways amid macadam road extensions. new improvement district plans loom. A fire in Los Angeles caused by crossed wires damaged the Douglas building, with losses estimated at 15,000 to 20,000 dollars.
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Des Moines
A. Bil
Walla Wallin
Tan
Walla Walla County
Los Angeles
Douglas
Umatilla Water Association Forms With 6000 Acre Subscriptions
Six thousand acres have been subscribed to the Umatilla Water Association. Incorporators signed the articles and $260 fees were sent to the secretary of state for filing. Notary Stanfield witnessed the papers. A ratification meeting is planned for January 19 under government engineers to ensure legal standing and rapid stock subscription for spring work.
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Cmatilla Asociatiown
Nanes and
Dain
Secretary of State
Salem
Echo
Umatilla
Ron. Stanfield
Dr Harper Decree Keeps Chicago University Classes Open
In Chicago on January 11 all classes at the University of Chicago continued under a decree from the dying educator Dr Harper. Flags flew at half mast as students and instructors mourned. Private services were held at 7:30 AM at the residence by Dr Frank Gunsaulus with short addresses. Public services will be held Sunday after the body lies in state at Haskell Hall.
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Chicago University
Chicago
University of Chicago
Frank Gunsaulus
Pleyeymen
Haskell Hall
Pee
Chucus
Renn
Mumm
Kinsella
Hinkle
Legal Heirs Cut Off With 85 in Graves Property
Riverside churches in California to profit from the death of Dr Henry Graves. Will leaves property to Los Angeles churches in Riverside as of January 1. Funds distributed among Methodists seven thousand, Congregational, Presbyterian each six thousand, pastors receive small stipends, and a hired man gets six hundred dollars. Legal heirs receive six dollars each.
Uncertain Power Shifts Mark City Marshal Fight End
The district council ended the marshalship dispute with Coffman retaining the post amid rumors of Kinsella and Ferguson alignments. Council members expressed doubt over future selections while warning internal strains may flare again, as Hinkle and others recount broken promises and calls for secrecy.
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Marshal Coffman
Kinsella
Ferguson
Wilton
Messrs
Murphy
Swearingen
McCormmach
Court Street
Mr. Coffman
Cornellman Hinkle
Five Children Win 17000 Against Three Saloon Keepers
A Chicago jury this morning returned a verdict for $17,000 to the five children of Johny Hedlunda against three saloon keepers. The family claimed the father’s ruin was caused by drink and the defendants were responsible for his downfall.
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Chicago
Johny Hedlunda
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