Six divorces granted by court today
Six couples were granted divorces in circuit court on grounds including non-support, cruel and inhuman treatment, desertion, and felony conviction. Names include Rosetta Mott, Millison W Tracey, Marion Smith, Eva Speer, Anna Hart, and Hugh A Taylor with custody and support terms for some cases. Additional foreclosures and judgments were also issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosetta Mott
Charles Mott
Millison W. Tracey
Reynold C. Tracey
Marion Smith
Edward Smith
Eva Speer
Tom Speer
Anna Hart
Ben Hart
Washington Reformatory
Hugh A. Taylor
Marie J. Saylor
Judes Phelps
Abbie Wright
Detlef F. Schumacher
Bank of Montreal
Fred Beller
George H. Powers
W.S. Ragain
Husband killer seeks pardon pledge to aid others
Oregon Illinois January 22 Dr Harry Webster who killed his wife to escape prison for bigamy was sent to Joliet prison for life His parents accompanied him to the station Hoping for a pardon he declares he will devote the rest of his life to benefiting humanity
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Oregon
Ills
Lfe
Harry Webster
Joket
Hfe
Staton
Law Proposal Aims to Aid Families of Convicts
At the Spokane convention, John H. Wallace announced plans to push a measure in the next legislative session to direct a convict’s earnings to his wife and children. Delegates endorsed the concept, aiming to submit a biennial bill early next January to aid destitute families left at home. The article also notes H. L. Thomason promoting federal clearing of logged off lands in the West with government aid to spur settlement and lower land costs for homebuilders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
John H. Wallace
State Industrial Insurance Commission of Washington
State Federation of Labor
H. L. Thomason
Sandpoint
Idaho
Pacific Northwest Hardware and Implement Dealers’ Association
Pacific Elope and Intermountain
Amberland
Tampa
Newsy Notes of Pendleton Items
Baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. George Terney on Despain Gulch. Eighth grade exams completed in fifteen county districts with about 40 papers being graded. East End Ranch sold to C H Hetherington for 4250 dollars. twelve acres near Milton. New first grade class announced for six year olds by the school board. classes at Washington Hawthorne Lincoln Field if conditions warrant. Mrs H Struve returns from California with family after Mr Struve's death. Mr and Mrs Henry Struve accompanied them home.
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George Terney
Despain Gulch
East End
Robert Chapman
C. H. Hetherington
Milton
Washington and Hawthorne
Lincoln and Field
Four defendants on police court docket face bail forfeitures
Peter Wilcx and Kauffman forfeited bail on disorderly conduct charges. Joe Mahan received a two day sentence in jail on a similar charge. Jack Hale, charged with drunkenness, will stand trial this afternoon. Metholic is committed. County Physician Garfield examined James Conway for sanity and pronounced him insane, sending him to the state asylum at Salem. Conway, believed from Norfolk, Virginia, was placed on a train here days ago and suffers from alcoholism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Wilcx
Kauffman
Joe Mahan
Juil
Jack Hale
Garfield
James Conway
Salem
Maloney
Conway
Norfolk
Struve Funeral Set Thursday at Presbyterian Church
Hang Struve died recently in California and his body arrived yesterday in the city. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10 am at the Presbyterian church with George Sprattier officiating. The body will then be sent to Myrick station for burial in the German cemetery, with services at the grave.
Crowds Pack Cosy Theater For Tollet Prison Scenes
A large audience gathered at the Cosy theater last night to view scenes filmed at Tollet prison and attend a lecture by Charles H. Hampton, a former guard. The street in front remained crowded as people waited for admission while the visuals and talk drew strong interest.
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Cosy
Tollet Prison
Charles H. Hampton
Selleck
Methodist Church
Miss Allen
Emmet
High School to Pisy Pearsons Meet in Walla Walla
The high school team travels Friday to Walla Walla to face Pearsons Academy, bolstered by reinforcements from Walla Walla High School after a governance dispute. Local players train this week at Commercial gym as the armory is used for a poultry exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pisy Pearsons
Walla Walla
Pearsons’ Academy
Pearsons
Fragmentary note hints at Robley collection at Columbia University
A fragmentary reference mentions two or three items known to exist besides the Robley collection at Columbia University, which includes a score. The text implies additional items linked to the collection but details are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Robley
Columbia University
Leairly
Despondent Youth Ends Life with Stove Lifter
Julius Cooper, 23, killed himself in his brother's basement using a broken army pistol. He placed the gun to his breast and, by striking the hammer with an iron stove lifter, discharged a cartridge. The weapon's trigger spring was broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Julius Cooper
Horse thefts in New York exceed Texas figures
Houston report on Texas penitentiary statistics shows New York City records higher horse thefts than the entire state of Texas. The study notes Texas has stronger conviction rates for horse thieves, challenging frontier myths about Texas crime. It cites New York as the nation’s largest city where thefts often succeed before authorities act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Texas
Houston
New York City
Convicts Offer Reward for Return of Escaped Men
Houston Texas convicts at the state penitentiary subscribe 291 to aid capture of two escapees. The incident follows Governor Colquitt’s proposal to place convicts on their honor and put them to road work with no guards, effectively allowing freedom with limited oversight.
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Houston
Texas
Colquitt
Maori Head Art From New Zealand In Philadelphia Museum
Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Museum curator Professor George B. Gordon reports three Maori heads dated about 200 years old, preserved by smoking. The tattooed faces show intricate designs. the heads, rare among Polynesian peoples, were collected after Captain Cook’s 1770 voyage.
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New Zealand
Philadelphia
George B. Gordon
University of Pennsylvania Museum
London
James Cook
Gordon
Borneo
Dr. Golden
Convicts Offer Reward for Escapees Restoring Honor
A group of convicts, eager to serve under state direction, accepted a plan to work during their sentence. After two recent escapes, thirty inmates raised 291 to reward the governor for capturing the fugitives who had betrayed their oath and the convict body.
Navy Ensign Acquitted On Cowardice Charge In Torpedo Boat Case
Ensign Richard C. Saufley stood trial at Norfolk for refusing to sail the tub torpedo boat Riddle citing unseaworthiness. He was acquitted of cowardice but convicted of disobedience for failing to report vessel condition timely. Court recommends clemency with likely reprimand as punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richard CC. Sinfley
Norfolk
Riddle
Secretary of the Navy
Saufiey
Patent Granted For Maxwell Land Near Hermiston
Hermiston Ore Jan 23 Joseph F McNaught president Maxwell Land and Irrigation Co has secured a patent for his 240 acre desert claim near the city some within city limits and tied to the Maxwell water right. More patent grants expected as others hold the same right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermiston, Ore
Joseph F. McNaught
Maxwell Land and Irrigation Company
McNaught
Maxwell
J. Smith
O.W, R. & N. Railroad Company
Gladys Scroggs
Blanchard
Walter Lloyd
H. T. Blakslee
Whipple
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Frank O'Gara
Bernard O'Gara
Treas
Joe Varney
Matthews
Matthews CO
the Chicken Doctor
Alta Street
City Hall
Newsy
Pendleton
California
H. Struve
Marcus
Detlif
Gilbert
H. H. Taylor
Marie Struve
San Diego
Calif
Struve
Henry Struve
Dale Rothwell
Optometrist
Wm. Harscom
Pendleton Dye Works
Alta
W. J. Connor & Co
Harry O’dell
Main Street
Boston
First National Bank
Pendleton, Oregon
Wonder Store
Clark’s Grocery
Japan
China
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