Trial of Echo boy in whipping case at circuit court
Willie Hoskins, Echo, stands trial in circuit court for whipping his schoolteacher L. W. Keeler. The case follows an earlier justice court conviction and an appeal by Hoskins’ father J. T. Hoskins. Grand jury also indicts Petard and four others for robberies and related offenses with defendants pleading not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Hoskins
L. W. Keeler
Echo
Keeler
Hoskins
J. T. Hoskins
Col. Raley
R. R. Johnson
John McCourt
Young Hoskins
Petard
John Mitchell
Peter Corbett
Jim Minthorn
L. C. Edwards
Queen Edging House
Edwards
Roand Olver
R. J. Sater
R. Patterson
Col
J. H. Raley
Perard
Shackleford and Paynet
Harry Kelly
G. W. Coutts
Patterson
Oliver
Cirrcuit Court
Arthur Paine
Mark Shackleford
Alon O
Kelley
Shackleford and
Paine
Discharged as worthless bank note case ends in dismissal
John Riley was discharged by Judge Smith on a demurrer to an indictment charging obtaining money under false pretenses with passing worthless notes from the defunct Merchants' and Planters' Bank of Savannah Georgia. The court found no Oregon law makes such possession a crime, noting the note is worthless but not counterfeit or forged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Riley
Smith
Merchants’ and Planters’ Bank
Savana
Georgia
Baker City Herald
H. C. McCullough
Oregon
Revival meetings at First Christian church attract many
Evangeliot Allen Wilson conducts revival services at the First Christian church with nightly attendance rising. The public is invited to attend every evening as many additions join the church. Musical features draw crowds as the choir grows and Prof Lintz's solos receive high praise.
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Evangeliot Allen Wilson
First Christian Church
Prof Lintz
Portland Sub-Treasury Bill Faces Senate and House
Senator Fulton introduces a bill to create a Portland sub-treasury pending approval by the senate and house, signaling a potential municipal finance change and new government office in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Fulton
Senate
House
Greatest Restaurant Planned In New Versailles Garden
An Old World style garden to be built on the west side across from the Hotel A in New York. A four story house will be remodeled into a cafe seating 4000 with a 50 foot lake central. The garden will imitate Versailles Trianon with fountains and color lighting. Financing reportedly from western coal men, with little New York money.
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New York
Alde “Dway
Hotel
Versailles
Fruit Growers in Session in Oregon Horticultural Society
The second day of the Oregon State Horticultural Society session in Portland features President W. J. Kerr of Oregon Agricultural College delivering the morning address. Speakers include A. I. Mason and E. H. Shepard of Hood River, H. C. Bushnell of Junction City, and FE. L. Smith. Officers are to be elected this afternoon.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon State Horticultural Society
W. J. Kerr
Oregon Agricultural College
A. I. Mason
Hood River
E. H. Shepard
H. C. Bushnell
Junction City
FE. L. Smith
Entertaining the Fleet in Rio de Janeiro
Rear Admiral Evana's fleet officers and senior captains are hosted at the executive palace by President Penna. Argentina plans to send a fleet to greet the American warships and Chile will welcome the American vessels off its coast.
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Rio de Janeiro
Evana
Penna
Argentina
Chili
Bourne defends Scheubel appointment for U S attorneyship
Portland Jan 1 Senator Bourne issues a statement on the Scheubel appointment saying it rests on personal honesty and competence, not political debts. He cites endorsements from judges and supports the president in recognizing the principles of Mr Leheube and his partner in pushing for a better state system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Bourne
Scheubel
United States
Tonlehht
Evening Journal
Schubel
Leheube
U'fen
Hall Case Sees Separate Trial In Lands Conspiracy
In Portland on January 16, state attorney Heney granted John H. Hall a separate trial from co defendants in the conspiracy to defraud public lands case. Hall will be tried with Edwin P. Mays and Franklin P. Mays while others are excused. Rumors that Hall evidence was lost sparked sensational talk Heney declined to confirm or deny. Special prosecutor T. C. Becker joined proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
John H. Hall
Franklin P. Mays
E. P. Mays
W. W. Stiewer
C. B. Zachary
H. H. Hendricks
Government of
Public Lands
Heney
Hall
Edwin P. Mays
Steiner
T. C. Becker
Cortelyou Said Nearing Cabinet Departure
Washington reports say Secretary Cortelyou has resigned after a clash with President Roosevelt over campaign backing for Taft. He may head the Knickerbocker Trust Company. he will answer Senate questions on Treasury handling during the panic before leaving.
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Treasury
Roosevelt
Taft
Department
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Senate
Washington, D. C
Cortelyou
New York
Knickerbocker Trust Company of
Secretary of the Treasury
Walt
Governor Urges Remission in Libel Case Ruling
Governor Chamberlain criticized Judge Hanna over a Putnam county case's fine on Medford editor Putnam who criticized the grand jury and district attorney for failing to indict. Chamberlain suggested remission, while Putnam refused, asserting his innocence and hope higher court grants justice. Portland group condemns rulings. editorial body may take up the matter.
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Chamberlain
Pine
Gram Jury
Salem
Jan
Hanna
Jacksonville
Putnam R
Medford
Putnam
Oswald West
Grand Jury
Reddy
Portland
Ore
State Editorial Association
Douglas County
George Putman
Belault
Reames
La Grande Raises License in Beet Town
La Grande city council votes to raise liquor license from 400 to 1000 dollars per year, effective July 1, 1908. Officials expect no current saloons will close as a result of the higher fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beet Town
la Grande
Cripple Creek Opens Bids for Deep Drainage Tunnel
Jan 15 Cripple Creek Cole bids opened for the mammoth deep drainage tunnel project with a completion deadline of January 1 1911. The tunnel design options are 7 by 10 feet or an 8 foot circular bore, totaling 15 500 feet with 1 000 feet already completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
Cole
Cortelyou Denies Resignation Rumor in Washington
Cortelyou rejected rumors of his resignation in a United Press interview from Washington on January 16 stating he had not resigned and did not intend to leave his post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortelyou
Washington
United Press
Owls National Brotherhood Holds Portland Conclave
The first annual conclave of the National Brotherhood of Owls convened in Portland at 10 o clock with about 200 delegates from across the United States. Grand Executive H. L. Leavitt of Seattle will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
National Brotherhood of Owls
United States
H. L. Leavitt
Seattle
Navy Flagler steamers start regular service to Havana
The Flagler line from Knight's Key to Havana began regular service today cutting Florida to Havana travel time to 12 hours. The new steamers promise quicker passages and expanded service on the Florida to Havana route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Flagler
Knight's Key
Florida
Albany professor frees 16 year old from mental disorder
Prof Charles Morris Campbell of Albany NY, a music teacher, claims success in restoring a 16 year old boy deemed imbecile through original experiments. He says the boy has become a bright youth and the work has drawn wide attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Morris Campbell
Albany, N. Y
Indiana Republicans Endorse Charles Warren Fairbanks
The Indiana Republican convention adopted resolutions heartily endorsing Charles Warren Fairbanks for the presidency, signaling strong party support and momentum for his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Mrs. Lee Held Improving in Seattle
Mrs. Lee Held of Seattle, daughter of Mrs. T. M. Starkweather of this city, has been critically ill following the birth of a baby last Saturday. Relatives Mrs. W. J. Furnish and Mrs. F. W. Vincent were at the bedside Sunday, but today reports from Seattle say Mrs Held is much better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Lee Held
Seattle
T. M. Starkweather
W. J. Furnish
F. W. Vincent
Portland
Held
Sheepmen Gensure Administration At National Woolgrowers Meet
The National Woolgrowers association at Helena hears letters from Idaho Senator Heyburn and Montana Senator Carter censuring federal forestry policy. Delegates fear strong resolutions against the administration’s policy unless conservative members unite to forestall action. Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot Secretary Wilson and local forestry officials defend the policy amid a well attended, highly engaged session.
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Idaho
National
Woolgrowers' Association
Helena
Heyburn
Carter
Montana
Gifford Pinchot
Wilson
Agricultural Department
Chicago school board runs classes for 3000 pupils at home
Scarcity of teachers forces Chicago to teach 3000 pupils at home on Monday while the district seeks 140 more teachers to cover classrooms and stabilize schedules. The move underscores ongoing staffing shortages impacting public schooling.
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Chicago School Board
Chicago
Thaw's Aunt In Asylum Becomes Mental Condition Issue
Dr. Horatius C C Wood of Philadelphia testified he examined Harries A Thaw, Thaw’s aunt, in 1904 to determine her mental state. she is now in an insane asylum. The witness qualification and admission of evidence sparked a courtroom wrangle as Jerome approved expert status. Christopher Daggin of the New York White Club said Thaw appeared nervous the day before the shooting and acted irrationally for about a year prior.
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New York
Horatius CC. Wood
Philadelphia
Thaw
Harries A. Thaw
Miss Thaw
Jerome
Littleton
Christopher Daggin
The
New York Whilst Club
Ghastly Scene As Relatives Identify Victims in Boyerstown
In Boyerstown Pennsylvania on January 16 relatives gather at the public schoolhouse to identify victims of Monday night’s fire. Undertakers and assistants sort charred remains while many relatives faint upon recognizing features. Coroner Kohler says all bodies will be buried within three days, with 168 recovered and a death toll expected to reach 176 to 200.
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Boyerstown
Kohler
Roosevelt's Letters Stolen in Nevada Legislature
Reno Nevada Jan 15 War rages in the Nevada special session as Roosevelt's letters to Governor Sparks criticizing his appeal for federal aid for Goldfield are reported stolen.
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Reno, Negr
Nevada
Roosevelt
Sparks
Milton Prospers With Prohibition and City Improvements
The Milton annual report for 1907 shows progress without liquor or gambling revenues. The city extends the water system and lighting plant, improving comforts for residents. Projections indicate about $6000 revenue from water and a $135 monthly from supplying Freewater with city water.
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Milton
Aise
Pendleton Savings Bank Elects Directors and Officers
The Pendleton Savings bank held its annual stockholders meeting this morning with nearly full representation. Officers reported a prosperous year and the usual semi annual dividend was declared. Directors elected for the year include W. J. Furnish T. J. Morris J. W. Maloney Mantle B. Gwinn B. L. Smith R. T. Cox R. Alexander. Officers chosen include President Montie R. Gwinn vice president T. J. Morris cashier J. W. Maloney assistant cashier T. G. Montgomery and savings department manager C. T. Tupper.
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The
Pendleton Savings Bank
W. J. Furnish
T. J. Morris
J. W. Maloney
Mantle B. Gwinn
B. L. Smith
R. T. Cox
R. Alexander
Montie RB
Pendleton Officials Visit City Schools This Week
County Superintendent Frank K. Welles and Pendleton public school board members tour Hawthorne School this forenoon and Field School this afternoon to review facilities and student programs.
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Frank K. Welles
Pendleton Public School Board
Hawthorne
Pendleton Water Department Annual Report 1907 Highlights
The Pendleton water commission presents its yearly statement to the city council. Receipts for 1907 show $19,045.92 with disbursements at $22,098.59 including $6,050.78 for Vincent and Wilson streets pipeline and $2,045.88 for the new intake pumping station. Operating expenses total $11,403.93 with $1,800 moved to sinking fund and minor transfers recorded. Assets total $129,626.96 against liabilities of $129,626.96 including bonds of $46,000 and municipal obligations.
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Vincent and
Wilson Streets
Intake
City of
Pendleton
Water Commission of
Ketchel and Twin Sullivan to fight in Colma
Articles for a 25 round battle were signed last night between Ketchel and Twin Sullivan to take place in Colma on February 22. Billy Roach will referee. The contest will be in the afternoon. The men will weigh 164 pounds four hours before the fight.
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San Francisco
Calif
Ketchel
Twin Sullivan
Colma
Billy Roach
Oregon Editors to Meet in Portland January
Editors from every county and town in the state plan to attend the Oregon Press club meeting in Portland on January 16 and 17. The State Press association has grown weak and divisive, with war between papers and declining income. The conference aims to unite papers amid rising costs and shrinking margins. Marion county will send all editors. one Harney county editor travels three days by stage and rail. The Knights of Pythias Hall will host a program with notable speakers, plus a social reception for officers wives and invited guests.
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Oregon Press Club
Portland
State Press Association
Marion County
Harney County
Knights of Pythias
Portland Press Club
Woman's Press Club
Newspaper Fraternity of Washington
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Dunative Court
Shackleford
Kelly
Georgia Bank
Wilton
Chill
Mag Heney
Honey
Gortelyou
Gondemn Libel
Asylum
Temperance
Freewater
City West
Savings Bank
Water Commission
Pendleton Water Commission
Citty Council
Water Department
Pendleton Water Dept
J. T. Brown
J. R. Dickson
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