Traveling man Holcombe Found Dead in Hotel Room
Holcombe a traveling man from Walla Walla was found dead in room at Hotel St. George. Coroners Jury ruled death accidental from chloroform overdose administered by the deceased for pain relief, with no sign of struggle and no note left. He had traveled eastern Oregon and Washington since June and recently worked for threshing companies J J Casey and Carr Scott.
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Holcomb
Walla Walla
Hotel St. George
Oregon
Washington Territory
Upell
J. J. Casey Threshing Company
Inland Empire
Carr-Scott Threshing Company
Yeaterday
Fred Weber
Court Street
J. J. Case Company
Ali Weber
Holeams
Hateemh
Wath Valle
Roon
Dey
McDaniels
Stoir
Tieroum
MacDanile
Dior
George Darvoan
Wan Asan Ralph Folsom
John Baker
McDaniele
Holcoml
Baker & Folsom
Justioe
Ponce
Joe Parkes
Phelps
Marshal Gurilune
Clerk MecDaniels
Dre. d. McFaul
Ahdow
T. H
Gritmin
Prank Curl
Joni Crow
Flor
Judd
J. M. Formason
Tom Thompson
Death of a Forester in Walla Walla After Chloriform Use
The report notes a man in Walla Walla who habitually used chloriform to ease headaches, was found dead. The widow will arrive on the evening train to claim the remains, and interment is expected in Willapa. He was a 2nd degree member of the Foresters order.
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Walla Walla
Whdcomt Hadeen
Hinched
Worlwan
Wallan Walla
Willi Walla
Order of Foresters
Guggenheim’s election confirmed in Denver speech
Guggenheim announced his election victory in Denver at noon today and thanked the legislators. He said he has withdrawn from all affiliations with Weinweteteremte and will vote independently for the interest of the state, free from railroad or corporate obligations. He favored roon vale plans for legislation to correct industrial evilta.
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Denver
Guggenheim
Roonvale
Charles Lenox Arrested in San Bernardino for Butte Murder
Charles Lenox alias Slim Evans, wanted in Butte Montana for a year old murder, was arrested in San Bernardino California and held for extradition after identification by a gunshot wound from a jail break incident.
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San Bernardino
Cal. Juan
Charles Lenox
Slim Evans
Butte
Mont
Lenox
California bill requires $200,000 insurance deposits
A proposed measure in Sacramento would force every insurer operating in California to place a $200,000 deposit with the Insurance Commissioner and file a full verified statement of affairs under penalty of franchise forfeiture.
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Sacramento
Jon
California
River Flood Threatens Evansville and City Industries
Jan 16 reports warn that rising rivers could flood Evansville up to 75 feet, forcing many plants out of operation and disrupting rail traffic. Predictions indicate waterworks at risk as Cincinnati notes the Ohio River rising two inches per hour, with forecasts of 56 feet by Thursday noon, threatening schools depots and economic activity. Similar weather strains hit Seattle and across the state, fuel shortages persist, and families flee to hotels to stay warm.
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Seattle
Fyoneville
Tod
Iver
Cincinnati
Ohto
Weather Bureau
Seatto
Paul
Miners' Delegates Meet to Hear Moyer Haywood Pettibone
In Indianapolis on January 11 delegates will convene to review cases against Moyer Haywood and Pettibone in the murder of Steanenberg. Proceedings will determine charges and potential actions by the union collective.
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Indianapolis
Tepreht
Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone
Jo UD Tithe
Steanenberg
Mexicans Wages Demand Rise for Central Railroad Engineers
In El Paso on January 1, about three hundred engineers on the Mexican Central railroad voted to demand a wage increase. They seek pay levels that compare with the standard for engineers in the United States, aiming for better compensation and living standards amid ongoing labor concerns.
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Paso
Mexican Central Railroad
Senator Elected and Consul Rudolph Terad Dead
Romh Elected Senator Rolse and ihiho Tan 16 The legislature elect W E Torah to the United States senate today to succeed Duhole Royal a lawyer born in Minnels Rudolph Terad consul of the Swish government in Philadelphia since 1864 is dead oldest consul in the world in years and services
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Romh
Tan
W. EB. Torah
Duhole
Royal
Minnels
Rudolph Terad
Philadelphia
Senator Spooner Defends Presidential Command Rights
In Washington on January 16 Senator Spooner resumed remarks on the Browzeville affair defending the president's con jurisdiction over military orders. He argued Congress could by resolution influence officers or revoke presidential orders, potentially making a commander merely an adjutant general of Congress.
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Washington
Spooner
Browzeville
Girmias
Coneres
Congress
Indictments Expected in Federal Banking Case
Chicago January 18. The federal grand jury probing altered banking law violations adjourned without reporting. observers say it will return indictments when it reconvenes. The investigation centers on possible violations of federal banking regulations and related financial conduct.
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Chicago
Compulsory Advertising Bill Introduced in Assembly
At the Instance of the California Association a bill was today introduced in the assembly requiring all insurance and banking corporations to advertise their full annual statements in every county where they conduct business.
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Sacramento
Cal
California Pres Association
Assembly
Siennin Chosen Senate Lincoln Neb Jan 1
Ex Attorney General Brown was formally elected senator in Lincoln Nebraska on January 1 and pledged to back every Roosevelt reform he had advocated.
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Lincoln
Neb
Brown
Roosevelt
Fat
Kingston Quake and Fire Leave City Devastated and Officials Warn
Kingston Jamaica reels after a major earthquake and fire destroying the city. Reports say thousands killed or injured as communications break down and relief ships depart from New York with aid. The hospital and many hotels are ruined while colonial officials plan emergency support. Local and international efforts focus on rescue and recovery amid widespread ruin.
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Brrth
New York
Amerita
Jamaica
Kingston
Lens
Bowrhet
America
James Ferguson
London
Addim
Heady
Young
Constantine
Hovel Stam Packet Company
Colonial Office
Huntieh Oholas
Legislature adjourns until Monday in Salem
Salem notes that both Senate and House met at 10 o clock this morning and adjourned after a brief session to Monday. Members planned travel to attend a Masonic conclave, while extensive discussions on economy and retrenchment dominated debates. A resolution inaugurating a temporary clerical form and opposition to special investigation committees were recorded, with broader calls for dollar savings and office economy.
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Salem
Jon Monroth
Senate
Portlan
Mranch
Okies
Newell
Workington County
Accomes
McCoe
Saint
State Land Department
Jeckson
Douglas County
California
Duniway
ACS P.m
Former Boise newspaperman named Furnish land sale agent
Local agent for Furnish land sale in Pendleton announced. B. Adams of Boise City will oversee the tracts opened with the Furnish irrigation project near Beho and Hermiston. He plans offices in Pendleton and Echo and Hermiston as the land is readied for small farmers. Adams, a former Boise newspaper man and publicity expert, expects to settle permanently in Pendleton with his wife.
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Boise
Pendleton
Praime
Co. B. Adams
Boise City
Furnish
Beho and
Hermiston
Adam
Echo
Adams
Adame
Bole
Sew Jewish Colony Plan in New York Meeting
At a June meeting a plan for a Jewish colony was announced. A colony to be formed in Texas to house Jews from Russia and other countries was proposed with support from prominent Jewish leaders and officials. Strong backing was pledged to acquire land and advance the project.
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New York
The Year's Gold Output Reaches New Peak in 1906
Washington reports the U S gold production for the year at about 100,700,000 dollars, with a gain of 50,000,000 over 1905. The rise is largely due to new mining in Nevada and Alaska, marking a major expansion in output.
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Washington
Nevada
Alaska
Adams Town Holds Up Train For Coal Load
Desperate Adams citizens, amid fuel famine, forced northbound No. 42 to set out a carload of coal. Conductor Mengles notified Portland by telegraph. Superintendent Campbell ordered rejection. The car was eventually run to a sidetrack after Engineer Kimball resisted and armed men pressed their claim. Passengers aboard included Rev. W. H. Gideon and Rev. G. J. Hall en route to visit the Tapuet church.
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Adams
Mengles
D. W. Campbell
Portland
Walla Walla
Menzies Wee Pr
Kimball
Adamics
Hee
Eile
Atlabe
W. HH
Gideon
la Grande
G. J. Hall
Baptist Church
CL. Owen
Waco
Texas
Adame
Vist
Rall Ttrothers in Town TOR and Dowelas Rall
Rall Ttrothers of Part Isnt and Dowelas Rall travel salesman for Blake McFall Paget company. They are noted as well known figures in the Northwest, having proven the territory. They will be in the Spelkwae district on a date in the district.
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Tor. Pall Wanacer
Americate Tynefoundere Company
Part Isnt
Die Bother
Dowelas Rall
Travellie
Blake- McFall Paget Company
Mreelyewt
Harthwest
Tye
Phare
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Rio Grande
Gatun
Foster
Vermont
el Paso
Mexico
Panama
Canal Committee
Grom Jury
Siennin
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Horton
Jan
United Fruit Company
Dewey Salle
Sboston
Cirgo
Kingston Streets
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Telegraph Company
City Hospital
Elie
Allegheny
Prince Joaquin
Hall Caine
Lordon
Jain
William
Western Union Telegraph Company
Jamaics
St. Thomas
Court House
Teland
Dietride
Poonle
Kington
Jameica
Port Royal
Jarenten
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Adama
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