Politically charged race shaping up in Umatilla County
Direct primary law sparks early campaigning as parties set sights on state senate and county offices. Republicans name W. G. Cole and F. W. Vincent for state senate with other hopefuls. Democrats back Cod Smith and Walter Mierve for reelection. County offices attract bids from Frank Saling for clerk and George Brown for sheriff, while others weigh runs and party primary plans.
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Umatilla
United States
Perhiapethone
Frank Salting
Saling
Salling
Clark
Sheriff Taylor
Eagalm
Davis
Taylor
George Brown
Pendleton
William Folsom
F. W. Hendley
Mr. Folsom
E. J. Sommerville Filce
Gilliiand
Maloney Named Bank Cashier in Pendleton Shift
J W Maloney was chosen cashier of Pendleton Savings Bank to fill the vacancy from J A Borie resignation. Borie leaves to manage profitable Mexican mining interests. Fred G Schmeer becomes assistant cashier and Roy W Ritner teller. no director changes.
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J. A. Corte
Maloney
Red Schmeer
J. W. Maloney
Cashi Wr
Pendleton Savings Bank
J. A. Borie
Porte
Pen- Weton
Mexico
Pharlé
Kip Jong
Savings Bank
Borte
Fred G. Schmeer
Bank
W. C. Purnieh
FL W. Vincent
FE. P. Marshall
Joseph Basler
BR. Alexander
Charles H. Carter
T. J. Morrin
Oregon sees Chinatown visit by excursion party
A delegation of 185 Oregonians traveling on the Low Angeles excursion train arrived in San Francisco and toured Chinatown with California business leaders and policemen guides. Governor Chamberlain spoke for the party as they plan further stops en route south, with a flower ceremony in Los Angeles to honor the visitors.
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San Franciso
National Board of Trade Against the President
Washington reports the National Board of Trade denouncing Roosevelt’s railroad rate policy and calling for a court overseen rate substitute. Senate debates press freedom, with Tillman assailing executive power and demanding inquiry into press suppression and Santo Domingo policy. Culberson seeks War Department inquiry on Philippine land ownership near proposed railway lines.
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National Board of Trade
Santo Domingo
Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
Tillman
Bishop
Canal
Roosevelt
San Juan
Morris
Ito
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Hale
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Philippine Commission
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Navy
Philippines
City Council Moves To Tax Pool Rooms Out Of Business
Walle Walia January 17 report: City council votes unanimously to repeal current pool room license and set a new annual fee of 1000 dollars. License expires February 1. City attorney warns ordinance may be blocked as prohibitive to lawful business. court challenge anticipated.
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Walle Walia
Choise
Supreme Court
Timber and Stone Act funds inquiry by land office official
A Walla Walla notice reports the land office treasurer has received guidance from the general land office to investigate the truthfulness of funds paid under the Timber and Stone Act and to guard against frauds in land purchases.
Monte Christ district Revolt Surrenders to End War
Washington dispatch reports the Monte Christ district in revolt since 1804 surrendered today. Revolutionary leaders will be allowed to save the country as the revolution line collapsed and peace prevails.
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Washington
War Department
Monte Christ
Timber and land entry rules changed years ago
The text notes adjustments in timber and stone entry rules over the past years. It recalls four years ago a timber land rush began in the west, requiring payment of the purchase price at final proof. Payments were delayed until final approval by the General Land Office, reducing fraud and slowing entry activity.
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United States
West
Gener Land Office
Department
General Land Office
Chicago Wheat Market Cloned to Day Prices
Chicago wheat prices moved to 8 dollars, corn at 45. quarters, and oats at 2 dollars, with the center of the world market activity reported from Chicago on January 17.
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Chicago
Fallieres Declared Elected with 444 and 8371 Votes
The official ballot shows Fallieres receiving 444 votes and Doumer 8371. The senate vice president announced to the national assembly that Fallieres is elected.
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Vermiles
Jan
Fallieres
Doumer
Senate
National Assembly
Situation in Manchuria Raises Tension at Russia Border
News wires report steadily worsening mood among Manchurian troops and fear of grave consequences. Chinese moves in Mongolia end Russian influence there. Troops may be stationed along the frontier to quell unrest and restore prestige. A siege state is expected Sunday and Monday as crowds plan Red Sunday celebrations.
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St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Mongolia
Marshall Field Era Pioneer dies leaving vast Chicago fortune
Jun 16 sketch notes the death of Marshall Field born Conway Mississippi 1836 rising from clerk to founder of Marshall Field and Co. His wealth estimated 100 to 200 million. He avoided debts never signed notes and rebuilt after the 1871 fire with losses over 1 million.
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Chivego
Marshal Field
Conway
Mims
Pittefield
Mose
Chicago
Wholemle
Cooley, Walleworth & Co
Levis
Thfe Potter Palmer
Europe
Asia
Field
Cned
House of Marshall Field & Co
J. D. Haynes Suicide at Waltsburg Station sheds
J C Haynes formerly with O R N and O R & N agent at Waltsburg shot himself in the woodshed attached to the station building. He was 31, overwhelmed by financial troubles and the death of a child, leaving a wife and two children. He had debts after venturing into real estate and other ventures. He was well liked and previously worked in the O R R & N offices at Walla Walla and Wallace.
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J. C. Haynes
Waltsburg
Haynes
Ita
O. RR
Snithleelly
Bile Brother
Haytes
Ro & N
Walla Walla
Cmaelty
Gold Coin Mine Wins Damages Suit at Baker City
In Baker City circuit court Henry Brown sued Gold Coin Mining Company for polluting a stream. The judge ruled in favor of the mine, finding the stream damage came from Brown diverting water at his head gate, not mine pollution. Mine owners Ayers White Stillman and associates will return to operations halted by Brown’s injunction.
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Baker City
Henry Brown
Gold Coin Minkie
Decison Belnge
Brown
T. W. Avere
T. A. White
A. J. Stillman
Mr. Ayers
Dr. White
Eover
Hume
Miners Union Builds Opera House and Lodge Rooms
The Miners' union at Phoenix British Columbia constructed a combined opera house and lodge rooms costing $15,000 for the benefit of members and community events.
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Miners’ Union
Phoenix
B.C
Preliminary hearings on Packers case begin in Chicago
Chicago January 17 After six months delay the hearing of the preliminary pleas in the Packers conspiracy in restraint of trade began this morning Judge Humphrey presides with twenty top lawyers present The main issue is whether the Packers constitutional rights were violated by Commissioner Garfield when records were demanded for examination
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Chicago
Humphrey
Garfield
Court session delayed as judge ill postpones trial
Chicago January 17 2 20 p m after court opened the judge announced former Judge Haynes one of the pack ere' n attorneys was suffering from sore throat and could not speak. The case was postponed to Thursday. Harnew to make one of the principal preliminary addresses. The jury when questioned were found to be all in good health and able to proceed.
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Chicago
Haynes
Packere’ N
Harnew
Former state treasurer and associate sentenced in fraud case
Chicago on January 17 Henry Wulff former state treasurer and Justus Loeb linked to Wulff in the Continental Finance company were each sentenced to two years in jail and fined 100 pounds after pleading guilty to using the mail to defraud.
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Chicago
Henry Wulff
Justus Loeb
Wulff
Continental Finance Company
Malia
NO RAILROAD SALOONS REFUSED LICENSES FOR CAMPS
Spokane January 17 The Okanogan County commissioners deny licenses for saloons located in towns within construction camps of the Washington and Great Northern Railroad and order immediate closure. Two saloons had applied and paid fees but face shutdown as officials cite policing costs.
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Spokane
Washington & Great Northern Railroad
Board of County
Athena Bank Election Names for Athena Board
Jan 14 report lists officers for the First National Bank of Athena for the coming year with President H C Adama Vice president Kirkenshier cashier TML Kemp and directors J H Preston P EK Colbern Ho C Adame TL J Kirk FO LeGrow The bank’s condition is noted as prosperous despite local difficulties and a church-based reception is described in Horni Des Moines area at a July 16 event welcoming Mr and Mrs A M Jolnent with a birth announcement attached
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Athena
Bank of
H. CC
Adana
Kirkenshier
Evangelis T Burien
Sheepmen to Meet in Umatilla County
All sheepmen in the county are urged to attend a meeting of the Umatilla County Woolgrowers Association in this city on Saturday January 27 to discuss the county stock inspector and other important topics bearing on the sheep industry.
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Umatilla
Two Tons of Shrubbery Ordered for Pendleton Homes
Pendleton homeowners plan to bedulify their houses in spring as orders for shrubs and bulbs flood Salem and other nurseries. A Salem firm has taken on two tons of bulbs and shrubbery to be delivered within six weeks.
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Pendleton
Salem
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